This Syracuse Orange fan is thrilled with the Lakers newest acquisition — former Houston Rocket guard Tyler Ennis.
The Lakers send guardMarcelo Huertasto Houston in the trade. Houston is expected to waive Huertas, according toAdrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical.
Sources: The Lakers will send guard Marcelo Huertas to the Rockets in Ennis deal. The Rockets will waive Huertas.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)February 23, 2017
Enniswas a one-and-done at Syracuse wherehe playedin 34 games averaging 12.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 2.1 steals in 35.7 minutes per game. He was named one of the ten semi-finalists for theNaismith College Player of the Yearin 2013-14.
In 2014 the Phoenix Suns selected Ennis as the 18th overall pick in the draft. His NBA debut came on October 29th in the Suns’ season opener against the Lakers, where he scored two points, three assists, and one block in an 119–99 win.
Ennis was then traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in February 2015 and underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. The Bucks went on to trade Ennis to the Rockets in September 2016 in exchange forMichael Beasley.
PerHarrison Faigenof SB Nation, Ennis has appeared in 31 games for the Rockets this year.
I had the opportunity to watch Ennis play at theCarrier Domenumerous times and he’s got a confidence about him and strong leadership skills which I’m hoping will surface with his new team.
D’Angelo RussellandJordan Clarksonare set at the point, however, so he’ll have to battleJose Calderonfor the 3rdstring position.
Nonetheless, Ennis, at 22 years old, seems to be a better fit for this young Laker team than the 33 year old Huertas.
Ennis has 24 more games to prove to the organization and the fans that it was a smart trade – and I for one will be rooting for him.
Up next for the Lakers is the Oklahoma City Thunder Friday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
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