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On the Bubble: James Ennis Has to Earn His Roster Spot

Ever since his legs dangled in front of the face of an unsuspecting Rasual Butler in the first game of last season, James Ennis has been a darling of Miami Heat fans.

He plays fast. He plays hard. He jumps high. If he was a player of the 1970’s, he would be a starter for a Bill Walton-esque team. But he’s not a player of the 70s. It’s 2015, the Heat are loaded with wings and Ennis may not make the team.

This isn’t a surprise. The Heat already persuaded Ennis to postpone his contract guarantee deadline until the regular season, giving them more time to evaluate him rather than cut him before training camp.