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WATCH: Mario Hezonja throws huge dunk in Summer League game

Mario Hezonja threw down a powerful, one-handed dunk during a Summer League game on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Mario Hezonja threw down a powerful, one-handed dunk during a Summer League game on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Orlando selected Hezonja with the No. 5 pick in this year's draft. He previously played with FC Barcelona in Europe.

SI.com's scouting report describes the 6'8,'' 218-pound Hezonja as explosive and athletic.

"Hezonja is explosive off the dribble, using a quick first step to blow past defenders," the report reads. "And once he gets into the paint, he has the leaping ability and power to finish strong at the rim and challenge bigger defenders. An aggressive offensive player, he isn’t shy about putting his head down in pursuit to the rim. Very few players possess this combination of fundamental skill with sheer elite athleticism."

Near the end of the first quarter on Monday, Hezonja received a short pass on the right wing, dribbled into the lane and rose to flush the ball through the rim with his right hand.

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