If you only watched Mario Hezonja's NBA highlight reel, you'd think he was a 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟭𝟬 player of all time. The man built his legacy on audacity and unforgettable moments against the league's elite: 🥶 Blocked LeBron James's game-winner for the victory at Madison Square Garden. 🥶 Stepped over Giannis Antetokounmpo after a poster dunk. Now, out of the NBA, Hezonja is showing his true star power and leadership for Croatia, posting dominant, all-around stat lines that go beyond just highlights: 🇭🇷 Vs. Cyprus: A near triple-double with 25 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST in less than 23 minutes of play. 🇭🇷 Vs. Israel: A powerful double-double with 19 PTS, 13 REB in the road victory. As a former 5th overall pick, Mario Hezonja was often underwhelming in the NBA. But one thing was never a problem: his CONFIDENCE. Get ready for the next round of World Cup qualifiers at courtside1891. #FIBAWC #StepItUp #Croatia