James Ennis - First game in the NBL (Australia)

shadrock · Post #1 » by **shadrock** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 12:33 pm

Just watched this guy play his first game for the Perth Wildcats in the NBL in Australia. Ennis played a mad game, dropping 25 pts in 30 minutes. Looks to be a really good scorer and shot the ball lights out. He is predicted to be in contention for the MVP of the league this year which is cool too. Just thought id pass this on as it may not be common knowledge for those living in the US (i live in Australia).

Full stats:
http://www.fibalivestats.com/matches/13 ... O0ByrQJjc/

caliban · Post #2 » by **caliban** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 12:41 pm

shadrock wrote:
Spoiler:
Just watched this guy play his first game for the Perth Wildcats in the NBL in Australia. Ennis played a mad game, dropping 25 pts in 30 minutes. Looks to be a really good scorer and shot the ball lights out. He is predicted to be in contention for the MVP of the league this year which is cool too. Just thought id pass this on as it may not be common knowledge for those living in the US (i live in Australia).

Full stats:
http://www.fibalivestats.com/matches/13 ... O0ByrQJjc/

Appreciating the update, keep em coming and feel free to add video highlights if available :smile:

RexBoyWonder · Post #3 » by **RexBoyWonder** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 1:03 pm

I really believe in the Kid. Great to hear that...keep us updated mate!

shanedude · Post #4 » by **shanedude** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 1:04 pm

We still have his rights, yes?

RexBoyWonder · Post #5 » by **RexBoyWonder** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 1:05 pm

BTW in the 3 point line in the NBL the same distance as in the NBA?

RexBoyWonder · Post #6 » by **RexBoyWonder** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 1:11 pm

shanedude wrote:We still have his rights, yes?

Sure. We can bring him here anytime we want too. But we'll most likely wait till 2014-2015 preseason.

Post #7 » by **Flash3** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 1:52 pm

He's our back-up option to LeBron James. League better be scurred'

He's Heating Up · Post #8 » by **He's Heating Up** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 2:11 pm

RexBoyWonder wrote:BTW in the 3 point line in the NBL the same distance as in the NBA?

Nope. College distance.

pimpim · Post #9 » by **pimpim** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 2:45 pm

He's Heating Up wrote:
RexBoyWonder wrote:BTW in the 3 point line in the NBL the same distance as in the NBA?

Nope. College distance.

Nope.

NBA: 23' 9".
Australia (FIBA distance): 22' 1".
NCAA: 20' 9".

It is about half way between college distance and NBA distance.

Ennis played very well.

FlashFlare · Post #10 » by **FlashFlare** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 6:49 pm

Flash3 wrote:He's our back-up option to LeBron James. League better be scurred'

It'd be nice to have 2 MVP's at the small forward position 8-)

He's Heating Up · Post #11 » by **He's Heating Up** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 8:38 pm

pimpim wrote:
He's Heating Up wrote:
RexBoyWonder wrote:BTW in the 3 point line in the NBL the same distance as in the NBA?

Nope. College distance.

Nope.

NBA: 23' 9".
Australia (FIBA distance): 22' 1".
NCAA: 20' 9".

It is about half way between college distance and NBA distance.

Ennis played very well.

Haha fair enough. I knew it wasn't NBA distance. Didn't know college was that short. My bad.

RexBoyWonder · Post #12 » by **RexBoyWonder** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 9:09 pm

pimpim wrote:
He's Heating Up wrote:
RexBoyWonder wrote:BTW in the 3 point line in the NBL the same distance as in the NBA?

Nope. College distance.

Nope.

NBA: 23' 9".
Australia (FIBA distance): 22' 1".
NCAA: 20' 9".

It is about half way between college distance and NBA distance.

Ennis played very well.

Good info. If James can continue shooting that well from 3 he could be a great addition, an Allen/Battier hybrid.

When looking at his college stats, measurements and athletic ability i can see a Mini Paul George. He's 2 inch shorter but actually just as long. Could turn out to be a huge steal.

Myam333 · Post #13 » by **Myam333** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 10:56 pm

Found these:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsuLkK5KDXI[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJVLmI7211g[/youtube]

Not much, but it's something.

SmushedPennies · Post #14 » by **SmushedPennies** » Sat Oct 12, 2013 12:27 am

Looking good. I think he's going to be a great fit. If Beasley comes around, let alone Oden, we'll really have a nice young bench developing (assuming we're able to keep the Big 3 together).

Is it me or does it look like Ennis has already added some upper body mass?

Post #15 » by **DefenseWins** » Sat Oct 12, 2013 2:41 am

Shane or Ray is going to retire, he will probably take their spot if we don't sought after vets again, especially if the Big 3 is broken up.

Heat_team02 · Post #16 » by **Heat_team02** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 1:42 am

The question that I'd like answered is when are the majority of his points coming?

In Summer League he was just there in the 1st halves & would start scoring in the 3rd Quarters on.

Heat_team02 · Post #17 » by **Heat_team02** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 5:30 pm

More highlights

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFwYrDqnuxw[/youtube]

Post #18 » by **heat4life** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 6:11 pm

Ennis for MVP ...... in Australia

GOOOOOO WILDCATS!!!

Jokes aside, I really hope he develops at least into a Keith Askins/Bruce Bowen type.

Post #19 » by **mopper8** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 6:52 pm

Ennis looks like a lot more than a 3 & D player to me.

Post #20 » by **mopper8** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 6:52 pm

SmushedPennies wrote:Looking good. I think he's going to be a great fit. If Beasley comes around, let alone Oden, we'll really have a nice young bench developing (assuming we're able to keep the Big 3 together).

Is it me or does it look like Ennis has already added some upper body mass?

Definitely added some weight