Mario Hezonja

I think top 5 is certainly a possibility. There have been some questionsabout his character and consistency, but the guy is an athletic 6’8” SG/SF with very deep range and experience playing on a very good team (Barcelona). If he gets into a situation where he’s constantly motivated to play within the team and improve, I think he can be one of the best players in this draft class.

I think top 5 is certainly a possibility. There have been some questionsabout his character and consistency, but the guy is an athletic 6’8” SG/SF with very deep range and experience playing on a very good team (Barcelona). If he gets into a situation where he’s constantly motivated to play within the team and improve, I think he can be one of the best players in this draft class.

 What he is lacking, or maybe what teams can be scared off.  A few ideas.

Fran Vazquez, using a lottery pick on a European who never arrives is bad, and can scare teams off.  There are a few players on Mario’s Barcelona team who were drafted but have yet to agree with their team in the NBA, like A Tomic, or haven’t been able to play well enough for the NBA.

The Eastern European father agent, lots of stories about who is in charge and guiding him to or away from teams.

The possible arrogance, he not only thinks he should be pick 1 but tells people that.

Not a starter, there are a few players picked high who didn’t start for their college or overseas teams who were not good enough to start in the NBA.

Playing time, 15 or 16 minutes a game doesn’t give a lot for scouts to judge on.

Not my opinions there, but just some things that have been said.  Of course his shooting percentages are very good, he has length and as a young player was trained as a point guard, so he could be a passing small forward with long range shooting who can play two or three other positions.

Pick 4 to 10 would seem to be possible.  6 to 9 the more likely area.  Many think at 8 to Detroit.

Something to look forward to in the draft, the possible overseas reach or steal, and how the fans of that team react, and how Mario reacts and if he stays away or is ready to play and go in summer league.

 What he is lacking, or maybe what teams can be scared off.  A few ideas.

Fran Vazquez, using a lottery pick on a European who never arrives is bad, and can scare teams off.  There are a few players on Mario’s Barcelona team who were drafted but have yet to agree with their team in the NBA, like A Tomic, or haven’t been able to play well enough for the NBA.

The Eastern European father agent, lots of stories about who is in charge and guiding him to or away from teams.

The possible arrogance, he not only thinks he should be pick 1 but tells people that.

Not a starter, there are a few players picked high who didn’t start for their college or overseas teams who were not good enough to start in the NBA.

Playing time, 15 or 16 minutes a game doesn’t give a lot for scouts to judge on.

Not my opinions there, but just some things that have been said.  Of course his shooting percentages are very good, he has length and as a young player was trained as a point guard, so he could be a passing small forward with long range shooting who can play two or three other positions.

Pick 4 to 10 would seem to be possible.  6 to 9 the more likely area.  Many think at 8 to Detroit.

Something to look forward to in the draft, the possible overseas reach or steal, and how the fans of that team react, and how Mario reacts and if he stays away or is ready to play and go in summer league.

 If the Sixers feel the "need" to bring on a perimeter game to make life so much easier for Joel Embiid and Nerlens Noel; Mario Hezonja should not be written off as the selection for #3.

 If the Sixers feel the "need" to bring on a perimeter game to make life so much easier for Joel Embiid and Nerlens Noel; Mario Hezonja should not be written off as the selection for #3.

I’ve only had the opportunity to watch highlight videos of Hezonja, but I’ve heard A LOT about him from others, one person in particular who’s worked with him directly through overseas/international training, etc. That person is extremely high on this kid and thinks his work ethic, skill level, competitiveness, aggressiveness, confidence and understanding of the game is extremely high. Throw that in with his physical tools and great "pop" in his game. He definitely could end up being one of the best players in this draft. 

I’ve only had the opportunity to watch highlight videos of Hezonja, but I’ve heard A LOT about him from others, one person in particular who’s worked with him directly through overseas/international training, etc. That person is extremely high on this kid and thinks his work ethic, skill level, competitiveness, aggressiveness, confidence and understanding of the game is extremely high. Throw that in with his physical tools and great "pop" in his game. He definitely could end up being one of the best players in this draft. 

 I love this guy.  I have stated multiple times that if the Lakers had two lottery picks I would target him with the 2nd.  If they would have stayed in the 4th position I would have been on board with them taking him at that spot.  I don’t think that is too high.  I believe 2nd might be too high, especially considering the Lakers current situation, meaning if they had more players already in place then they could take him, but they really need a big.

Great athlete, can shoot and has a mean streak.  He sounds perfect.  I am not quite convinced that he is that good at creating his own shot as his dribble moves are a little unothodox, but if they work in the league he is currently in they might work in the NBA.  That can also be improved with time.  His stepback game is nasty.  Overall I just really like him as a prospect and I see him as the best wing in the draft.  He should be able to contribute, or at least play in the rotation from day one.  He has been a pro for a few years now and I think him not getting a lot of playing time at Barcelona is more politics than due to his talent.  I have read that they didn’t play him a lot because they were hoping to keep him (seems like fault logic) but when he did play, he typically produced in the 2nd best league in the world.

 I love this guy.  I have stated multiple times that if the Lakers had two lottery picks I would target him with the 2nd.  If they would have stayed in the 4th position I would have been on board with them taking him at that spot.  I don’t think that is too high.  I believe 2nd might be too high, especially considering the Lakers current situation, meaning if they had more players already in place then they could take him, but they really need a big.

Great athlete, can shoot and has a mean streak.  He sounds perfect.  I am not quite convinced that he is that good at creating his own shot as his dribble moves are a little unothodox, but if they work in the league he is currently in they might work in the NBA.  That can also be improved with time.  His stepback game is nasty.  Overall I just really like him as a prospect and I see him as the best wing in the draft.  He should be able to contribute, or at least play in the rotation from day one.  He has been a pro for a few years now and I think him not getting a lot of playing time at Barcelona is more politics than due to his talent.  I have read that they didn’t play him a lot because they were hoping to keep him (seems like fault logic) but when he did play, he typically produced in the 2nd best league in the world.

 He doesn’t have advanced game, low basketball iq, bad shot selection, not good enough to get any minutes the last half year in Spain…

 He doesn’t have advanced game, low basketball iq, bad shot selection, not good enough to get any minutes the last half year in Spain…

Lol so Mario being overseas helps his stock, but emmanual being overseas doesn’t

Lol so Mario being overseas helps his stock, but emmanual being overseas doesn’t