ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic have selected Croatian Mario Hezonja with the fifth pick in the NBA draft.
Orlando entered Thursday's draft in need of both scoring and a defensive presence on the interior. The Magic are hoping the 6-foot-8, 220-pound Hezonja can eventually provide the scoring punch. The Magic also hold the 51st overall pick.
The 20-year-old Hezonja can either play shooting guard or small forward and has spent the past three years playing for a Spanish club and in the Euroleague. He also has experience playing with Croatia's national team.
Hezonja is the highest international pick the Magic have made in the draft. Orlando previously selected Spain's Fran Vasquez 11th overall in 2005.
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