When the Orlando Magic selected Mario Hezonja in 2015 with the fifth overall pick, there were mixed reactions, to say the least. Some fans were intrigued with the 6-foot-8 athletic guard out of Croatia who was gifted with loads of potential to become a superstar in this league.
The transition from overseas to the NBA was not easy for Hezonja. It took him a while to find his footing in the NBA. Playing time quickly became scarce and injuries slowed him down. He got caught in a franchise that was unsure how to use him, how to develop him and what its goals even were.