Post by Majic on Aug 30, 2021 12:37:13 GMT -5
Mario Hezonja
SF
6-8
215
20
FC Barcelona II (Spain)
Identified by scouts as a potential lottery pick very early in his career, Hezonjoa is finally ready to bring his talents to TMBSL after staying in Europe one extra year. Having been a professional player for the last couple years, Hezonja is one of the most intriguing talents.
Hezonja is easily one of the best athletes in this class and it has been a big part of his success over the last couple years. On the
offensive end, he is able to utilize his athleticism to attack the rim and get inside looks. He can also shoot the ball with good range as he has an effortless, high release point shot that will translate well to the TMBSL three point line.
Defensively, he is able to guard the wing position well as he can easily stay in front of players. His quickness and instincts help him jump passing lanes regularly that can disrupt just about any opponent. However, as the competition gets hard scouts are concerned whether his attention on the defensive end can hold up. He has a tendency to be a bit too nonchalant at times and scouts aren't certain he can focus for entire games.
He should be a solid rebounder as his size and outstanding leaping ability make it easy for him to gobble up boards on the offensive end. Again, his attention on the defensive end could be lacking so his numbers on that end may not be as nice.
Hezonja does have some flaws that scouts are worried about. He has great athleticism, and solid size, but will need to build some strength. Additionally, while he is an underrated passer he will need to be more careful with the basketball. He can be a bit rigid when handling the ball and more experienced players will take advantage of that. While he has a very nice outside shot he is limited from the FT line. As strange as it is, he lacks a solid mid-range game and will need to work on improving his shot.
Finally, one of the biggest concerns from scouts is in regards to attitude and demeanor. He has a fiery and cocky attitude but oftentimes can have bad body language. He runs hot and cold with his intensity and scouts think this could factor into his overall ceiling. Most are not confident that he will have the desired focus to reach his full potential.