Mario Hezonja officially pens deal with Real Madrid

2022-07-21 10:07
Credit: Denis LOVROVIC / AFP
Credit Denis LOVROVIC / AFP

Real Madrid announced to have reached an agreement with forward Mario Hezonja for the next two seasons.

In 2021 the Croatian player made his return to Europe, signing with Panathinaikos OPAP Athens.

This past season, the 27-year-old averaged 14.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 14.2 PIR over 25 EuroLeague games for UNICS Kazan.

Points this season

46%
78,9
Points made: 78,9
Accuracy: 45,6%
Place in standings: 7
Record max: 95
Record min: 47
Best scorer: Guerschon Yabusele

On March 22, Russian clubs were officially excluded from the 2021-22 EuroLeague season due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Hezonja arrived at FC Barcelona at the age of 17 and became one of their leaders from the 2012 season. In 2015 the forward left for the NBA and was selected with the number 5 overall pick in the NBA Draft. 

In the NBA the 2.03-meters tall forward played for the Orlando Magic, the New York Knicks, and the Portland Trail Blazers before returning to Europe.

Real Madrid

Position Player Status
PG Carlos Alocen Signed until 2024
PG Nigel Williams-Goss Signed until 2022 +1
PG Sergio Rodriguez (story) Signed until 2023
PG/SG Sergio Llull (story) Signed until 2024
SG Fabien Causeur (story) Signed until 2024
SG Alberto Abalde Signed until 2025
SG/SF Rudy Fernandez (story) Signed until 2023
SG/SF Dzanan Musa (story) Signed until 2024
SF Mario Hezonja (story) Signed until 2024
SF Adam Hanga Signed until 2023
SF/PF Gabriel Deck Signed until 2024
PF Anthony Randolph Signed until 2023
PF Guerschon Yabusele Signed until 2025
C Walter Tavares Signed until 2024
C Vincent Poirier Signed until 2024
Coach Chus Mateo (story)
Expired contract Pablo Laso (will not return), Thomas Heurtel (will not return), Jeffery Taylor (will not return), Trey Thompkins (will not return)
Rumored to leave Nigel Williams-Goss
Interested Petr Cornelie (story), Pierria Henry

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