Key Athletic Gifts: (6'8") Vertical lift, aerial agility
NBA Role: Offensively versatile wing, third scoring option
Mario Hezonja is one of the bounciest wings of the 2015 draft crop, and his athleticism is one of his most compelling traits.
He gets great elevation in the open floor off one foot, as he soars for dunks, alley-oops and blocks. Hezonja can easily out-jump most of his Spanish League peers, and it's clear he'll be able to attack the rim in the NBA.
Bleacher Report NBA Draft Lead Writer Jonathan Wasserman noted that Hezonja's movements are particularly agile when he's out on the fast break. "He glides out there, both down the floor and through the air," wrote Wasserman. "Hezonja scored an impressive 1.21 points per possession in transition during ACB play, per DraftExpress."
When Hezonja combines his midair agility with effective slashing moves and active defense, he's one of the most dynamic players on the court. That's why he could land in the top 10 come June.