Mario Hezonja

HeartBreakKid · Post #41 » by **HeartBreakKid** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:43 am

I have him 5th on my big boards. What's the contract situation with him again in terms of coming over to the NBA?

MilHammer · Post #42 » by **MilHammer** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:30 am

HeartBreakKid wrote:I have him 5th on my big boards. What's the contract situation with him again in terms of coming over to the NBA?

I believe his buyout clause is two mil.

Dcebucks11 · Post #43 » by **Dcebucks11** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:20 pm

just needs polishing but he looks really good. alot of upside to this guy.

Gordon · Post #44 » by **Gordon** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 1:20 pm

Another good outing for him. 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists in 29 minutes on 6/10 shooting.

His shot-selection was better in this one, save for one ill-advised pull-up jumper, he showed more patience. Moved the ball and had some nice passes out of the pick and roll. His shot might be his best attribute, his stroke is compact and quick whether spotting up, shooting off the screen or pulling up after pick and roll. His range also extends behind european arc, so he should have little issue adjusting to NBA 3-ball.

What i don`t like is his defense. He has high potential at that end as well, but right know struggles to deal with any kind of screens. His individual 1 on 1 defense is quite good and he makes some highlight steals/blocks with his lenght and athleticism, but when he is confronted with the screen he struggles to fight through it and losses his man easily enabling him to get separation. Sometimes he is able to recoved due to his superior athleticism, but that won`t be the case in the NBA. His effort and focus on that end is also off and on. Hopefully, that improves with age.

Still, Hezonja is in my opinion biggest talent Europe has produced after Pau/Parker/Dirk generation. Players with his combination of athleticism and shooting proweness are rare even in the NBA.

MrTwister · Post #45 » by **MrTwister** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 1:49 pm

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGHKp7If2i0[/youtube]

RSCD3_ · Post #46 » by **RSCD3_** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 4:17 pm

Vuc N Pek wrote:[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGHKp7If2i0[/youtube]

Yeah seeing this he is in a higher tier than Gordan Hayward as an athlete.

He looks like he has the lift to play above the rim IN TRAFFIC which is what separates good athletes from explosive athletes

His head was almost at rim level

I wonder what his vert will be tested at in the combine ( that's if he does it )

Any current number

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reanimator · Post #47 » by **reanimator** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 5:58 pm

Are his games streamed?

pohani komarac · Post #48 » by **pohani komarac** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 6:01 pm

MRxBLACK · Post #49 » by **MRxBLACK** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 9:34 pm

reanimator wrote:Are his games streamed?

Yeah. Wiziwig and firstrowsports stream them.

Catchall · Post #50 » by **Catchall** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 9:51 pm

He was really wiggin' out on some of those plays.

(see what I did there?)

littlerock2277 · Post #51 » by **littlerock2277** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 10:47 pm

If i were Philly or Detroit id be lookin hard at this guy would be a good fit for there franchise

californiadude · Post #52 » by **californiadude** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 4:32 am

Gotta say this dudes ceiling seems really high...Definitely one of the more intriguing Euro prospects of the past couple years (Porzings is right their with him in that regard)

MrTwister · Post #53 » by **MrTwister** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 11:13 pm

pohani komarac · Post #54 » by **pohani komarac** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 6:01 pm

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbDzsCkw450[/youtube]

kf96 · Post #55 » by **kf96** » Sun Jan 4, 2015 11:14 am

Can he play sf in nba?

ManualRam · Post #56 » by **ManualRam** » Sun Jan 4, 2015 11:23 pm

kf96 wrote:Can he play sf in nba?

that's probably his best position

MotownMadness · Post #57 » by **MotownMadness** » Mon Jan 5, 2015 5:44 am

I really want this kid on the Pistons next season

frothbrain · Post #58 » by **frothbrain** » Mon Jan 5, 2015 6:22 am

his stock with skyrocket after the combine.

MinneOOPalis · Post #59 » by **MinneOOPalis** » Mon Jan 5, 2015 7:04 am

He seems to have that mental make up that will make him successful in the NBA. He has that "FU" type of confidence about him, he seems like an attacker. Not the type to drift in and out of games.

I used to think Stanley Johnson was the safest pick for a wing, but It seems as though Hezonjas ceiling is becoming more clear.

Post #60 » by **JDR720** » Mon Jan 5, 2015 7:15 am

I think im leaning towards him with Charlotte's pick, i like his versatility, potential and size. He fits the rest of the core well.