Tyler Ennis (basketball) facts for kids
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Ennis with Fenerbahçe in 2018
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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 | LBA | |||||||||||||
| 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–present | Reyer Venezia | |||||||||||||
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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 Reyer Venezia in Italy's Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). Tyler 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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High School Basketball Journey
Tyler Ennis went to St. Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey. Before that, he attended Cardinal Newman Catholic Elementary School in Brampton, Ontario. He also went to Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School in Rexdale, Ontario.
In his junior year (2011–12), Tyler led St. Benedict's to a record 35 wins. His team was ranked second in New Jersey. He was named the Gatorade New Jersey Player of the Year. He averaged 14.6 points and 7.1 assists per game.
During his senior year (2012–13), his team finished with a 31-2 record. Tyler was honored as the Star-Ledger Prep Player of the Year. He averaged 20 points, 6.1 assists, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.1 steals per game. ESPN.com rated him as a five-star recruit. He was the No. 5 point guard and the No. 20 player in the nation for 2013.
College Career Highlights
Tyler played college basketball for Syracuse in the 2013–14 season. He was named to the All-ACC second team. He also made the All-ACC Freshmen Team and All-ACC Defensive Team. In 34 games, he averaged 12.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 2.1 steals.
In February 2014, Tyler was chosen as one of ten semi-finalists for the Naismith College Player of the Year award. This award goes to the best college basketball player.
Tyler helped Syracuse win against Western Michigan in the 2014 NCAA Tournament. However, Syracuse lost the next game to Dayton.
Professional Basketball Journey
Phoenix Suns (2014–2015)
On June 26, 2014, the Phoenix Suns picked Tyler 18th overall in the 2014 NBA draft. He joined the Suns for the 2014 NBA Summer League. On August 8, he signed his first contract with the Suns. He played his first NBA game on October 29. The Suns won 119–99 against the Los Angeles Lakers. During his time with the Suns, Tyler also played for the Bakersfield Jam. This team was part of the NBA Development League.
Milwaukee Bucks (2015–2016)
On February 19, 2015, Tyler was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. He made his debut for the Bucks the next day. He scored four points and had two assists in a win against the Denver Nuggets.
In May 2015, Tyler had surgery on his right shoulder. On March 17, 2016, he scored a career-high 13 points against the Memphis Grizzlies. Nine days later, he had a career-high 12 assists against the Charlotte Hornets.
Houston Rockets (2016–2017)
On September 22, 2016, Tyler was traded to the Houston Rockets.
Los Angeles Lakers (2017–2018)
On February 23, 2017, Tyler was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. On April 5, 2017, he scored a career-high 19 points in his first start for the Lakers. This helped the Lakers win against the San Antonio Spurs. Four days later, he scored 20 points in a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Tyler re-signed with the Lakers on July 26, 2017. On December 31, 2017, he scored 20 points in a close game against the Houston Rockets. On April 8, 2018, he scored a career-high 22 points against the Utah Jazz. The Lakers released Tyler on June 28, 2018.
Fenerbahçe (2018–2019)
On July 19, 2018, Tyler signed a two-year deal with Fenerbahçe, a team in Turkey. In his first four games, he averaged 6.7 points. On October 21, Tyler had a serious ankle injury during a game. He broke his ankle. He was released from the Turkish club on July 1, 2019.
Raptors 905 (2019–2020)
On October 20, 2019, Tyler signed with the Toronto Raptors. He was then immediately waived. This move allowed him to play for the Raptors' G League team, Raptors 905. On November 20, he had 23 points and 12 assists against the Maine Red Claws. On January 18, 2020, Tyler recorded 25 points and 10 assists. He averaged 17.1 points, 7.4 assists, and 5.4 rebounds per game for the season.
Turk Telekom (2020–2022)
On July 23, 2020, Tyler signed with Türk Telekom in Turkey. On November 22, he tore his Achilles tendon. This injury kept him out for the rest of the season.
Tofaş (2022–2023)
On January 9, 2022, Tyler signed with Tofaş, another Turkish team.
Napoli Basket (2023–2024)
On September 3, 2023, he signed with Napoli Basket in Italy. Tyler played in all 30 games that season. He averaged 14.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 6.7 assists. Tyler helped Napoli win its first ever Italian Cup. He scored 21 points in the final game.
Hapoel Tel Aviv (2024)
On May 6, 2024, Tyler signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel.
Reyer Venezia (2024–present)
On June 18, 2024, he signed with Reyer Venezia in Italy.
National Team Experience
Tyler Ennis has played for the Canadian men's 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 led all players in scoring with 20.9 points per game. In 2012, he was teammates with Andrew Wiggins, who later became the first pick in the 2014 NBA draft.
Career Statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | PIR | Performance Index Rating |
| Bold | Career high |
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 |
Personal Life
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 in Orangeville, Ontario. His father also helped start the CIA Bounce AAU program in 2004. Tyler's brother, Dylan, also played college basketball. Tyler's family has Jamaican roots. When he was a child, Tyler also played lacrosse. He was teammates with Columbus Blue Jackets player Sean Monahan.
See also
In Spanish: Tyler Ennis para niños
- List of Canadians in the National Basketball Association
