Mario Hezonja Signs With Cleveland Cavaliers After LeBron Chooses Philadelphia
Mario Hezonja, the Croatian forward previously sought by Hapoel Tel Aviv, has agreed to terms with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to multiple international media reports. The move marks Hezonja's return to the NBA, where he has played before with the Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks, and Orlando Magic.
Cleveland had been a leading candidate to sign LeBron James, but after James chose to join the Philadelphia 76ers, the Cavaliers shifted their focus to Hezonja. Their offer to the Croatian player was reportedly contingent on LeBron not signing with Cleveland, which ultimately happened.
Hezonja was the 5th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft and later pursued a successful European career with teams including Kazan, Panathinaikos, and Real Madrid. His return to the NBA signals a new chapter in his professional basketball journey.
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