Thursday's trade deadline saw James Ennis III shipped out to Orlando for a second-round draft pick.
While he's been buried on Brett Brown's bench for much of 2020, it still feels like a surprising turn of events considering Ennis's commitment to the Sixers this past offseason.
Ennis, a consumate pro, posted a farewell message to Sixers fans on his Instagram in the hours after the deal, thanking the city and the team for the support during his 67 games in Philly:
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SIGN UP HERE The Sixers, of course, acquired Ennis nearly one year ago today in a trade deadline move with the Rockets.
Ennis signed a two-year deal with the Sixers this past offseason, with a player option in Year 2.
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The Magic will be Ennis's seventh team during his 10-year career, so while he made it clear that he wanted to run it back this season, it also makes sense that he's taking the trade in stride.
Ennis averaged 5.7 points per game during his time with the Sixers, shooting 43.4% from the field, 33.8% from deep, and 76.2% from the free throw line.
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