Former NBA bust Mario Hezonja gets another shot after six years playing hoops overseas

Former NBA lottery picks rarely make it back after six years overseas. Mario Hezonja just did.

The Cleveland Cavaliers signed the 31-year-old Croatian to a one-year, $2.8 million veteran minimum deal, bringing him back to the NBA for the first time since 2020.

Back in 2015, Super Mario was the fifth overall pick by the Orlando Magic. He entered the league with sky-high expectations, but the production never followed.

DONOVAN MITCHELL SIGNS MASSIVE $273M CAVALIERS EXTENSION AS...