Over the Orlando Magic’s most recent string of games, Mario Hezonja has been the team’s most valuable player. Hezonja, a third-year guard/forward combo from Croatia, has struggled for most of his NBA career. Initially, his strong shooting and cocky demeanor were why Orlando had drafted him. Unfortunately, his first few years saw little success and development. However, that appears to have finally changed, as Hezonja’s improvement really looks legitimate.
Mario Hezonja’s Improvement is For Real
Hezonja came into the season with a lot of uncertainty. For instance, the new Magic front office declined to exercise the team option on Hezonja’s contract. This essentially meant that the team wouldn’t choose to retain him after this season. However, Hezonja is proving why that was a poor choice. Since Orlando’s string of injuries in the last two months, Hezonja has been given an increased role. It’s in those months that Hezonja has done so well. Particularly, Hezonja has really excelled in the last 5-10 games. In the last five, he’s averaging 17 points.