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Mario Hezonja Has Credentials to Build Dark-Horse Rookie of the Year Resume

Maybe it will even be fun enough to help the 20-year-old Croatian swingman capture the NBA's 2015-16 Rookie of the Year award.

His game is as aesthetically pleasing as that of any player in this year's freshmen field. He's equal parts deadeye sniper and explosive slasher, with copious amounts of craftiness, bravado and courage mixed into his roundball recipe.

"He has star power written all over him. Much has been made of Hezonja's shooting—and it's a strength—but Hezonja is the total package," wrote Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix. "He can take it to the basket, he can finish at the rim; he wants to dunk on opponents.