Mario Hezonja Embraces Challenge of NBA Return with Cleveland Cavaliers

Mario Hezonja is adjusting to the faster pace and physical length of the NBA after returning from Europe. Following a quiet preseason debut against Boston, the versatile forward bounced back with 13 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals against Orlando. Coach Kenny Atkinson plans to leverage Hezonja's size and aggressiveness in transition and on the offensive glass as Hezonja embraces the challenge of fitting into a supporting role.