\u2014 Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n He is also a four-time champion in Spain’s top league and he was league MVP this past season. Let’s also not forget about his league championship during his brief time playing in Greece.<\/p>\n That helps explain why he felt he was at a level to make his NBA return<\/a>. <\/p>\n 3. Hezonja still unproven at the NBA level<\/p>\n Hezonja did not live up to his No. 5 overall pick status. At least, not yet.<\/p>\n He spent only three years with the Magic, making 41 starts in that span. Not exactly what the team was expecting with a No. 5 overall pick. He then spent one season with the New York Knicks and one with the Portland Trail Blazers before heading back to Europe.<\/p>\n He is now set to return after winning Spanish league MVP honors and averaging 17.5 points per game for Real Madrid. The 6-foot-9 forward gives the Cavs help at the wing, which has been a concern for years now.<\/p>\n The hope is his three-point shooting stays at its current level, as pointed out by Kevin O’Connor.<\/p>\n Mario Hezonja shot 38.4% on catch-and-shoot 3s in his 4 years with Real Madrid. It\u2019s a big leap from early in his career. He made just 31.9% of total 3s in the NBA. If his improvement translates, he can be an additive piece for the Cavaliers. https:\/\/t.co\/FHseRfY82H<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kevin O’Connor (@KevinOConnor) July 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Help at the wing would be huge for this roster after losing Dean Wade to the 76ers. Hezonja is a great start, but the team should not be done making moves just yet.<\/p>\n
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