NBA: Predicting The 2016 All-Rookie Team
By Julius Lasin
Shooting Guard: Mario Hezonja
Although Hezonja might start the season behind Victor Oladipo and Tobias Harris, he appears to be the most talented (and natural) scorer of the three, which means that he will definitely see a substantial amount of time on the floor.
Furthermore, Hezonja is one of the best shooters on the squad (he shot 38.5 percent from the 3-point line in Spain last season), which means the Magic will provide him with ample opportunity to space the floor.
Yes, his defense leaves a lot to be desired, but on a team that needed an offensive punch (they ranked 25th in the NBA in points per game last season) and still going through growing pains like the Magic, Hezonja’s electrifying ability to score will be more than welcomed, helping him become one of the most effective rookies in the class of 2015.
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