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NBA champions sign LBSU grad

Long Beach State has been predominantly known for breeding talent to go for the MLB, but with Casper Ware getting a few 10-day contracts, and the most recent signing of James Ennis to the Miami Heat, the strength of the LBSU basketball program is clear as day.

“Ennis the menace”, as James is referred to by the National Basketball League fans in Australia, is finally getting his shot in the NBA since he was drafted in 2013 by the Atlanta Hawks in the second round. On draft night, the Hawks eventually traded his rights to the Miami Heat.

Ennis played in the NBL for a year, leading his team to the finals. In 33 games in the NBL, Ennis shot 46.8% from the field and averaged 21.2 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.

With the departure of Lebron James on the Heat’s roster, and Ennis’ great summer league showing in Orlando, James Ennis will be an important piece on Miami squad in the 2014-2015 season.

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    Spurs are the NBA champs.

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    The NBA champions are actually the SA Spurs.

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