Julian Felipo 10/12/2014 12:03

The Croatian forward Mario Hezonja says he is ready and willing to take on more responsibility and minutes, FC Barcelona, ??a situation that can come fostered by injuries guards Juan Carlos Navarro and Brad Oleson.

"I am ready to get butt in every game," (valjda tu misli "work my butt off" )  said Hezonja Wednesday in the pre-match of Euroleague against Fenerbahçe . "I try my best to help my team, my coaches. We have to take a step forward but not only me but the whole team, especially foreign players because we have two major casualties," he said.

Hezonja, 19, is contesting 11 minutes per game in the Endesa League with an average of 2.7 points but in the Euroleague final match against Poland Turow scored 15 in his best performance. By his youth and projection constantly in the NBA draft projections and is monitored by scouts from US teams.

"NBA? That's the future, far away. Now I'm thinking of Fenerbahçe," says Hezonja that says not pay much attention to these forecasts.

According to the latest analysis DraftExpress , one of the reference sources in predicting the next draft, Hezonja would be at the top 5 this year, an enviable situation for any young player who wishes to play in the NBA because it ensures a succulent contract. Nevertheless, if Hezonja aspires to enter the next draft, should be declared as eligible before you are under 22 years old.