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After one year in Australia, the Prince of Perth James Ennis is showing significant improvements to his ball-handling, which will garner the explosive swingman more playing time at both the shooting guard and small forward positions.

According to Shandel Richardson of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, the Miami Heat coaching staff made sure Ennis worked on his handles this offseason.

The strides have been noticeable enough for Ennis to work at small forward and shooting guard. The versatility could make it easier for him to find playing time. “He’s playing both positions,” Spoelstra said. “He’s been playing a little bit more at the three, even though there’s not much difference there. He had a terrific summer, much better, much more productive than last summer. He’s grown from a physical standpoint but also maturity.”

The Heat will need Ennis on the floor. He brings an explosiveness that the rest of the team lacks, something a bit reminiscent of a young Dwyane Wade.

The Heat wanted to get younger this offseason, and after drafting Ennis in the second round last season they may come to rely on his contributions.