Mario Hezonja
F, Orlando Magic
B+
For one brief moment,
Mario Hezonja was going to silence anyone who doubted the Orlando Magic’s pick from three years ago. He got the ball on the wing, saw a clear runway and took off.
Flying over Myles Turner, a player some Magic fans felt the team should have taken that year, for a one-handed jam. This was Hezonja. Or the one everyone wanted.
Hezonja has continued his strong run of play this season with nine points and four rebounds, making three of his five shots. He continues to play his role and stay within himself. Hezonja is a capable shooter, but he does not settle anymore. And his drives are not wild forays leading to turnovers.