93. The Philadelphia 76ers have two of the best up and coming big guys in the NBA right now in Nerleans Noel and Joel Embiid. However, they are still a couple pieces away from being a complete team who could actually compete with the competition in the Eastern conference.
<p>Mario Hezonja could be one of those pieces. Since Darko Milicic completely flopped for the Detroit Pistons, people have been hesitant about drafting foreign players. But Hezonja has all the physical tools necessary to be a solid NBA point guard. He is 6’8 out-sizing most guards in the NBA off the bat. He shot the three ball well when he played in the Croatian pro-circuit. There is no reason to think he won’t be a phenomenal asset to the 76ers in the future.</p>
<p>Obviously, there is a risk with Hezonja, whose ball handling skills and defense need serious improvement. But there is no reason to think a little NBA coaching couldn’t cure these woes. For these reasons, Hezonja will land at no. 5 overall to the Philadelphia 76ers.</p>. PG. Croatia. Mario Hezonja. 5. player