Los Angeles Lakers: 2 pros and 1 con of signing James Ennis

By Jason Reed | Aug 12, 2021

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Pro for the Los Angeles Lakers: James Ennis shot the ball much better last season

James Ennis has not been a prolific three-point shooter throughout his career but he has been someone who can at least hit some shots. The six-six wing is a career 36% three-point shooter and has definitely had some moments throughout his career where he seemed to have all the makings of being a heat-check guy.

Ennis played nine games with the New Orleans Pelicans in his second season in the league and shot 48% from three in 5.6 threes per game. It definitely is a minuscule sample size but that shows his ability to get hot from beyond the arc.

Ennis was hot all of last season for the Orlando Magic. The former Cal State Long Beach guard shot a career-high 43.3% from beyond the arc on 2.5 threes per game. He started 37 of the 41 games he played for the Magic.

Ennis obviously would not have a massive role on the Lakers and he might not even attempt 2.5 threes per game. However, coming off the bench, if Ennis can shoot 40% on two threes per game then that is good enough for the Lakers.

At this point in free agency, getting someone who can drain 65 or so three-point shots at a high rate is a good signing. The Los Angeles Lakers simply need shooting and it very well could be a case of whoever is hot gets playing time at any particular time.

I am not sure Ennis would make the playoff rotation but you never know.

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