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2021 Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Injuries derailed James Ennis’ campaign

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - APRIL 03: James Ennis III #11 of the Orlando Magic calls out a play during the NBA game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 3, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

James Ennis began and finished the 2021 season with two different, yet serious leg injuries.

The 30-year old swingman — who ended the season as the team’s elder statesman, for all intents and purposes — was sidelined at the start of the year with a hamstring injury and recovered to play 41 games while dealing with off-and-on calf soreness.