By Stefan Acevski / info@eurohoops.net
Having spent a significant part of his career with Real Madrid in the EuroLeague, Mario Hezonja decided to try his luck in the NBA again this summer.
The 31-year-old Croatian star signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Returning to the NBA after nearly seven years, the Croatian forward made statements to the “Kos Magazin”.
Hezonja explained why playing in the NBA is easier than in Europe:
“Playing in the NBA is definitely easier. In Europe, a lot of games are played, but in terms of organization, we’re talking about a completely different level. When you’ve spent many years in the EuroLeague, you think you’re really close to the NBA. But that’s not the case.
We played against Dallas while I was in Madrid. When you see them on the court, you realize they are physically different players. In terms of organization, there is no closeness between Europe and the USA, and there never will be. Now I see how big the difference is. I would be pleased to see a joint league between Europe and the NBA, but the organization part should be completely left to them because the level here is really different.”
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