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

Con for the Los Angeles Lakers: James Ennis is a bit redundant

The only con for signing James Ennis would be the roster as it is currently constructed, not so much anything to do with Ennis’ game itself. Ennis obviously would not be a huge game-changer for the Lakers but I like his game, especially if he was brought in as an 11th man.

It might not really matter that he is redundant on the roster if that is the case but I would rather see the Los Angeles Lakers target a power forward. Anthony Davis is the only true four on the roster and he is likely going to be playing more center position this season.

If Dwight Howard or Marc Gasol disappoint or get hurt then Davis is going to play a lot more five than expected. That leaves a hole for a true power forward, which is what I think the Lakers will sign next in free agency.

But hey, I very well could be wrong and the Lakers might simply be targeting more wing depth. Carmelo Anthony and Trevor Ariza can both help at the four and while I would rather have a traditional four do that, it does open up some wing minutes.

At the end of the day, though, Ennis would be joining a long list of wings that are getting minutes ahead of him. Carmelo, Ariza and Kent Bazemore would all likely get more playing time than him and with a crowded backcourt, I doubt he would play much two-guard either.

Again, he is the 11th or 12th man so it might not even matter that much anyway, but that is the one con.