Jay Bilas loves Mario Hezonja in the 2015 NBA Draft

The Croatian forward earned praise from one of ESPN's top analysts.Our own Zach Oliver has already discussed why he doesn't think the Orlando Magic ought to select Mario Hezonja in the 2015 NBA Draft this Thursday.

ESPN analyst Jay Bilas provided a more optimistic look at Hezonja during a conference call Monday afternoon. Bilas, who will analyze the Draft live for ESPN's telecast--alongside Rece Davis, Jay Williams, and Jalen Rose--was effusive in his praise of the Croatian swingman.

"I don't think there is any downside with Hezonja. There is nothing he's not good at," said Bilas. "He is competitive. He's big, he's strong, he's athletic. He can shoot it. He's a really good shooter. He puts it…