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Lakers: Keepers from 2016-17 Season

By Davide Tovani

Mar 28, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (center) dives for the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Tyler Ennis (11) during the fourth quarter at Staples Center. The Wizards won 119-108. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 28, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (center) dives for the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Tyler Ennis (11) during the fourth quarter at Staples Center. The Wizards won 119-108. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Tyler Ennis

In his brief career, Tyler Ennis never had a real chance to show what he was capable of. Four teams in three years, with his last stop being the Lakers, coming in exchange for Marcelo Huertas. The brand new management acquired him in a low-risk, low-reward move with the sole purpose to audition a young unproven player for the backup point guard position.

In 22 games, Ennis averaged 7.7 points and scored a career-high 19 points in his first start of the season. He also shot a surprisingly good 39 percent from three, not a quality he was known for. However, he needs to keep working on this aspect of his game if he hopes to remain a relevant figure in the NBA landscape.

With D’Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson, the point guard rotation looks set for the foreseeable future and there is the chance of a restructuring with the possible coming of a talented point guard through the draft. Ennis would represent a valuable backup in case of injuries.

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