Hezonja's bench production makes his Cavaliers spot look settled
Mario Hezonja is averaging 17.8 minutes, 7.5 points and 5.2 rebounds over six games with Cleveland at 4-2. His one-year deal becomes fully guaranteed on November 15, and the forward credits the coaching staff.
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Os números sustentam a causa de Mario Hezonja em Cleveland. O ala de 31 anos soma 17,8 minutos, 7,5 pontos, 5,2 rebotes e 2,0 assistências em seis jogos, e o Cleveland está 4-2 — arranque que deve firmar seu lugar antes de o contrato de um ano passar a ser totalmente garantido em 15 de novembro.
Ele tem sido um alívio constante saindo do banco sob o comando de Kenny Atkinson, e diz que a readaptação à NBA não o desestabilizou. "Isso me relaxa muito", afirmou sobre sua perspectiva de veterano. "Não me relaxa competitivamente em quadra, mas mentalmente."
Depois da vitória fora de casa sobre o Milwaukee Bucks no sábado, Hezonja defendeu que o progresso não se mede apenas em vitórias. "Você também enxerga na derrota. Dá para aprender dos dois jeitos. Você vê no treino, vê em tudo, se observar e prestar atenção, e esta organização faz isso num nível altíssimo", disse.
Questionado sobre seu papel, transferiu o mérito: "Toda a minha carreira na NBA está nas mãos do Kenny, da comissão técnica e dos meus companheiros."
O Cleveland volta à quadra contra o Oklahoma City Thunder, na Rocket Arena, nesta segunda-feira.
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