Which #5 pick would you rather have?
Mario Hezonja, who Orlando GM recently referred to as "Pooper Mario" or Dante Exum?
Mario Hezonja, who Orlando GM recently referred to as "Pooper Mario" or Dante Exum?
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Dante is by far the better prospect.
Hezonja had the experience playing in Europe before coming to the NBA, so he should have been more developed. I think the Magic would be pretty disappointed with him so far.
Dante was drafted as a prospect as he hadn't played any high level basketball at the time, and he's coming off an ACL injury which slowed his progress. The biggest key for Exum is to develop his jump shot, if he can nail this over the next couple of seasons he will be a very good player.
Just curious because I know a lot of people here really liked Hezonja (I never did).
Cappy_Smurf
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I watched the game against the magic when both guys were getting lit up by Payton. When Hill gets beat repeatedly, I think a lot of people accept the fact that sometimes players go off and if the refs are calling things tight, they are basically unguardable.
However, I don't see anyone giving Dante the benefit of the doubt anymore in these situations. Perhaps fans are overcompensating because of a few homers who keep claiming Snyder is the reason for Dante's struggles, IDK. I do think this thread is a pretty good example of people reaching to find something to complain about.
Nice to see Dante come out and have a nice game to quiet the naysayers.
I never did either. Although I also didn't like Otto Porter.
addictionary
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Lol I didn't even read this post and accidentally tapped like, then I read and liked it. Twist of fate...
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addictionary
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You're on Jazzfanz, brough.