SkyWalker wrote:I guess ifbhe excels then we can create more cap room and sign a max guy and then resign hezonja at a higher rate of 10-14mm per if he really proves something. The assumption is he loves nyc, fizdale and what we are building and wants to stay at that point if the money is right.

nixluva wrote:

NardDogNation wrote:Well, this might be the first move of Mills-Perry that I liked. With some floor-spacing around him, I think Hezonja might pleasantly surprise many. I just hope they don't waste this opportunity and understand that Hezonja is a 4 and not a 2.

Personally I think Perry has been EXCELLENT since coming on board. He's totally upgraded the teams youth and athleticism. This is a completely different vibe since this new regime has taken over. Smarter moves and more Front Office synergy. I like it all. The drafts and acquisitions that Perry has made are all moving in the right direction. He's not even done yet.

+1

I am not sure, when guys are single dimensional and focus on offensive
I'm not sure where he fits .. when not a scorer?

LETs see:
Mario Hezonja stats
Career stats

Year Team GP Min Pts FG% 3pt% Reb Ast Stl Blk
2017 Magic 75 22.1 9.6 44.2 33.7 3.7 1.4 1.1 0.4

2016 Magic 65 14.8 4.9 35.5 29.9 2.2 1.0 0.5 0.2

Career 219 18.4 6.9 41.8 33.2 2.8 1.3 0.7 0.3

DJMUSIC wrote:This Hezonja has upside
but will he be a difference maker? on rebuilding 4ever Knicks?

I am not sure, when guys are single dimensional and focus on offensive
I'm not sure where he fits .. when not a scorer?

LETs see:
Mario Hezonja stats
Career stats

Year Team GP Min Pts FG% 3pt% Reb Ast Stl Blk
2017 Magic 75 22.1 9.6 44.2 33.7 3.7 1.4 1.1 0.4

2016 Magic 65 14.8 4.9 35.5 29.9 2.2 1.0 0.5 0.2

Career 219 18.4 6.9 41.8 33.2 2.8 1.3 0.7 0.3

He really showed potential last year to put into prospective he averaged almost 10 pts a game at 22 years old on 44% from the field ... he’s less then a year older then rookie Mikal Bridges, some players just take time to learn the NBA game. I see Hezonja taking another big step next year.

blkexec wrote:

Marv wrote:Thumbs up on this deal. i see no downside. He has a good year with the Knicks i see him wanting to return to perry and fizdale with an uptrending young club welcoming an incoming porzingis and a #1.

5 coaches in 4 yrs.....he's looking for stability. If he's solid I'm sure he wouldn't mind signing with us if he's a good fit.

He's also been moved around playing 2 through 4, been in and out of the line up and rotation, and had to deal with having 20 plus minutes to single figures at times in his Magic career. Quite why they treated a high end draft pick in the manner they did is surprising because usually they get significant roles on rebuilding teams, and each year their role grows. For Hezonja that wasn't really the case, so maybe he can find a consistent opportunity here?

He showed flashes last season of potential that made him a high end pick. From what bits I saw he looked best at the 4 on the offensive end because he created mismatches. It also helped his shooting beyond the arc. On the defensive end he's a question mark but he's still worth taking a risk on