Hezonja named January MVP in the league
The Croatian forward has averaged 23 points, 4.5 rebounds and a PIR of 23.8 in the four games during the opening month of the year.
Mario Hezonja has been named MVP for the month of January in the League. Across the four games played during this period, the Real Madrid forward led the team with averages of 23 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists, a 23.8 PIR, 42.9% from three-point range, and 70.4% on two-pointers. This is the first monthly MVP award of the Croatian’s career.
Among his standout performances was the first game of the month, against Barça, where he recorded his season-high scoring tally to that point with 27 points and a PIR of 30, earning him the MVP of Round 14. In the most recent game, against Río Breogán, he eclipsed his best figure again, posting 28 points.
Hezonja’s four League games in January
-Real Madrid 100–105 Barça: 27 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 30 PIR.
-MoraBanc Andorra 85–90 Real Madrid: 14 points, 5 rebounds, 12 PIR.
-Real Madrid 94–79 Valencia Basket: 23 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 23 PIR.
-Río Breogán 85–103 Real Madrid: 28 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 30 PIR.