Tyler Ennis (basketball) facts for kids
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Ennis with Fenerbahçe in 2018
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| Hapoel Tel Aviv | ||||||||||||||
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| Point guard | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | August 24, 1994 Toronto, Ontario |
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| Nationality | Canadian | |||||||||||||
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| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 194 lb (88 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Syracuse (2013–2014) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Phoenix Suns | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2014–present | |||||||||||||
| League | Ligat HaAl EuroLeague |
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| Career history | ||||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Phoenix Suns | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | →Bakersfield Jam | |||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | Milwaukee Bucks | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Houston Rockets | |||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | Los Angeles Lakers | |||||||||||||
| 2018–2019 | Fenerbahçe | |||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | Raptors 905 | |||||||||||||
| 2020–2022 | Türk Telekom | |||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Tofaş | |||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | Napoli Basket | |||||||||||||
| 2024 | Hapoel Tel Aviv | |||||||||||||
| 2024–2025 | Reyer Venezia | |||||||||||||
| 2025–present | Hapoel Tel Aviv | |||||||||||||
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Tyler Cameron Ennis McIntyre (born August 24, 1994) is a Canadian professional basketball player. He plays as a Point guard for Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel. Before playing professionally, he was a top college player for the Syracuse Orange. In 2014, the Phoenix Suns picked him 18th in the 2014 NBA draft.
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Early Basketball Days
High School Success
Tyler Ennis went to St. Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey. Before that, he attended schools in Brampton, Ontario, and Rexdale, Ontario. In 2011–12, his junior year, Tyler led St. Benedict's to a record 35 wins. He was named the Gatorade New Jersey Player of the Year. He averaged 14.6 points and 7.1 assists per game.
In his senior year (2012–13), his team finished with a 31-2 record. Tyler was named the Star-Ledger Prep Player of the Year. He averaged 20 points, 6.1 assists, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.1 steals. Experts at ESPN.com thought he was one of the best point guards in the country.
College Career at Syracuse
Tyler played college basketball for Syracuse in 2013–14. Even as a freshman, he was named to several important teams. These included the All-ACC second team and the All-ACC Freshmen Team. He also made the All-ACC Defensive Team.
In 34 games, he averaged 12.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 5.5 assists. He also had 2.1 steals per game. Tyler was even a semi-finalist for the Naismith College Player of the Year award. He helped Syracuse reach the second round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament.
Professional Basketball Journey
Starting in the NBA
Phoenix Suns (2014–2015)
The Phoenix Suns chose Tyler Ennis as the 18th pick in the 2014 NBA draft. He joined the Suns for the 2014 NBA Summer League. On October 29, he played his first NBA game. He scored two points and had three assists in a win against the Los Angeles Lakers. During his time with the Suns, he also played for the Bakersfield Jam. This team was part of the NBA Development League.
Milwaukee Bucks (2015–2016)
In February 2015, Tyler was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. He made his debut for the Bucks the next day. In May 2015, he had surgery on his right shoulder. In March 2016, he scored a career-high 13 points against the Memphis Grizzlies. A few days later, he had a career-high 12 assists.
Houston Rockets (2016–2017)
In September 2016, Tyler was traded to the Houston Rockets.
Los Angeles Lakers (2017–2018)
In February 2017, Tyler was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. On April 5, 2017, he scored a career-high 19 points. This helped the Lakers win against the San Antonio Spurs. Four days later, he scored 20 points in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. He re-signed with the Lakers in July 2017. In April 2018, he scored a new career-high of 22 points. The Lakers released him in June 2018.
Playing in Europe and G League
Fenerbahçe (2018–2019)
In July 2018, Tyler signed a two-year deal with Fenerbahçe, a team in Turkey. He played well in his first few games. However, he suffered a severe ankle injury in October 2018. This injury was a broken ankle. He left the Turkish club in July 2019.
Raptors 905 (2019–2020)
In October 2019, Tyler signed with the Toronto Raptors. He was then immediately waived. This move allowed him to play for their G League team, Raptors 905. In November, he had 23 points and 12 assists in one game. In January 2020, he recorded 25 points and 10 assists. He averaged 17.1 points, 7.4 assists, and 5.4 rebounds per game for the season.
Türk Telekom (2020–2022)
In July 2020, Tyler signed with Türk Telekom in Turkey. Unfortunately, he tore his Achilles tendon in November. This injury meant he could not play for the rest of the season.
Tofaş (2022–2023)
In January 2022, Tyler signed with Tofaş, another Turkish team.
Napoli Basket (2023–2024)
In September 2023, he joined Napoli Basket in Italy. Tyler played in all 30 games that season. He averaged 14.1 points and 6.7 assists per game. He helped Napoli win their first ever Italian Cup in 2024. He scored 21 points in the final game.
Hapoel Tel Aviv (2024)
In May 2024, Tyler signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel. He joined them for the end of their regular season.
Reyer Venezia (2024–2025)
In June 2024, he signed with Reyer Venezia in Italy. In February 2025, Tyler was named the Most Valuable Player of Round 18 in the EuroCup. He scored 19 points and had 7 assists in a home win.
Return to Hapoel Tel Aviv (2025–present)
In July 2025, Tyler signed again with Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel. This is his second time playing for the team.
Playing for Canada
Tyler Ennis has also played for the Canadian national basketball team. In 2012, he won a bronze medal at the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship. He also played in the 2013 FIBA Under-19 World Championship. In that tournament, he was the top scorer, averaging 20.9 points per game. In 2012, he played alongside Andrew Wiggins, who later became the first pick in the 2014 NBA draft.
Career Statistics
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2014–15 | Phoenix | 8 | 0 | 7.3 | .429 | .333 | 1.000 | .9 | 1.8 | .0 | .3 | 2.8 |
| 2014–15 | Milwaukee | 25 | 1 | 14.1 | .350 | .270 | .600 | 1.1 | 2.4 | .7 | .1 | 4.0 |
| 2015–16 | Milwaukee | 46 | 7 | 14.2 | .449 | .333 | .735 | 1.6 | 2.1 | .5 | .0 | 4.5 |
| 2016–17 | Houston | 31 | 0 | 6.3 | .391 | .375 | .667 | .6 | 1.1 | .2 | .0 | 1.9 |
| 2016–17 | L.A. Lakers | 22 | 2 | 17.8 | .451 | .389 | .864 | 1.2 | 2.4 | .9 | .1 | 7.7 |
| 2017–18 | L.A. Lakers | 54 | 11 | 12.6 | .420 | .250 | .759 | 1.8 | 1.9 | .6 | .2 | 4.1 |
| Career | 186 | 21 | 12.6 | .419 | .317 | .768 | 1.3 | 1.9 | .5 | .1 | 4.2 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2015 | Milwaukee | 1 | 0 | 16.0 | .222 | .200 | – | 4.0 | 3.0 | .0 | .0 | 5.0 |
| Career | 1 | 0 | 16.0 | .222 | .200 | – | 4.0 | 3.0 | .0 | .0 | 5.0 | |
EuroLeague
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
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| 2018–19 | Fenerbahçe | 3 | 0 | 10.2 | .778 | 1.000 | .667 | .7 | 1.0 | .3 | .0 | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Career | 3 | 0 | 10.2 | .778 | 1.000 | .667 | .7 | 1.0 | .3 | .0 | 6.3 | 6.7 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2013–14 | Syracuse | 34 | 34 | 35.7 | .411 | .353 | .765 | 3.4 | 5.5 | 2.1 | .2 | 12.9 |
About Tyler's Family
Tyler is the son of Tony McIntyre and Suzette Ennis McIntyre. He has six brothers and sisters: Brandon, Dylan, Brittany, Dominique, Tyylon, and Bryyson. His father works as the Director of Basketball Operations at the Athlete Institute. He also helped start the CIA Bounce AAU program in 2004. Tyler's brother, Dylan, also played college basketball. Tyler's family has Jamaican heritage. When he was younger, Tyler also played lacrosse. He was even teammates with Sean Monahan, who is now a professional hockey player.
See also
In Spanish: Tyler Ennis para niños
- List of Canadians in the National Basketball Association
