How many trophies did Mario Hezonja win with Real Madrid?

In his four seasons at Real, Hezonja won six trophies: the EuroLeague, two league titles, the Copa del Rey, and two Supercups.

Which NBA team did Hezonja sign with after leaving Real?

Mario Hezonja signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking his return to the NBA after six years.

What was the buyout clause for Hezonja's departure to the NBA?

Hezonja had three years left on his Real contract, and the buyout clause for an NBA move was set at €850,000.

Which European clubs did Hezonja play for before returning to the NBA?

After his initial departure from the NBA, Hezonja played in Europe for Panathinaikos, UNICS Kazan, and Real Madrid.

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Real Madrid bids farewell to Mario Hezonja in a three-sentence statement

K.O. · Prije 1 dana | 2 min

The Croatian international, last season's Spanish league MVP, returns to the NBA after six years, signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Summary

Real Madrid and Mario Hezonja have mutually agreed to end their partnership after four seasons.
Hezonja returns to the NBA after six years, signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
He won six trophies at Real, including the EuroLeague, and was the Spanish league MVP last season.
In his first NBA stint from 2015 to 2020, he played 330 games for Orlando, New York, and Portland.

European basketball runners-up Real Madrid officially confirmed on Friday their parting ways with Croatian international Mario Hezonja. The news was announced in a brief statement on the club's official website, bringing an end to a successful four-year partnership.

"Real Madrid and Mario Hezonja have agreed to end their association. Hezonja joined Real in the 2022/2023 season and won six trophies in his four seasons: the EuroLeague, two league titles, the Copa del Rey, and two Supercups. Real wishes Hezonja and his family all the best in the new chapter of their lives," read the statement from Real, as reported by Index.hr.

Return to the NBA after six years

Hezonja had three years remaining on his contract with the Madrid club, but he exercised a clause that allowed him to leave for the NBA upon payment of €850,000. After six years in Europe, the Croatian basketball player has returned to the world's strongest league, signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Last season, he earned the title of Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Spanish league, confirming his status as one of the EuroLeague's top forwards. In Europe, after his initial departure from the NBA, he played for Panathinaikos, UNICS Kazan, and Real Madrid, with whom he also won the EuroLeague title.

Fifth pick in the 2015 draft

In the 2015 NBA Draft, Hezonja was the fifth overall pick. During his first stint in the league, from 2015 to 2020, he appeared in 330 games for the Orlando Magic, New York Knicks, and Portland Trail Blazers. He averaged 18.5 minutes per game, along with 6.9 points and 3.1 rebounds.