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Report: Mario Hezonja Is 'Trying To Pull A Kobe' To Fall To The Pistons [VIDEO]

By: Evan Jankens
@kingofthekc
Mario Hezonja is one of the more highly sought after players in the 2015 NBA Draft.

CBS Sports is reporting Hezonja is trying to "pull a Kobe" to fall to the Detroit Pistons who have the 8th overall draft pick.

If you aren't familiar with what "pulling a Kobe" is, I will fill you in. Back in 1996 Kobe Bryant was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets before being traded to the Lakers.

Kobe Bryant's agent tried to steer teams away from him in the 1996 NBA Draft so he would eventually land with the Lakers.

Hezonja's agent is Arn Tellem, who was just named the vice chairman of Palace Sports & Entertainment. Tellem doesn't start the gig until August 3.

Do you think that Mario Hezonja would be the best fit for the Pistons?

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