Bulls’ biggest Matas Buzelis concern after Summer League

With just one choice in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls experienced a quiet draft. With the eleventh overall choice in the draft, the Bulls selected G League Ignite’s Matas Buzelis. The Bulls had targeted Buzelis heading into the draft, but it appeared Chicago would need to make a deal to acquire him. Buzelis was selected by the Bulls with the 11th choice, avoiding the need to trade up, in the draft, contrary to the expectations of many. Buzelis just wrapped off his NBA Summer League career with the Bulls, so everything worked out nicely.

In the NBA Summer League, Matas Buzelis appeared to be an excellent performer overall. He scored a lot of points, was cunning, and exuded confidence. Overall, it appeared like the Bulls made a wise choice in selecting the eleventh overall pick in the draft. Actually, Buzelis placed third out of all rookies from NBA Summer League according to SB Nation.

“Buzelis was considered a lottery pick due to his ability to play offensively on the perimeter at 6’10,” but SB Nation’s Ricky O’Donnell noted that “he demonstrated in summer league that he can also make an impact with his energy and activity while his skill set develops.” “As a rookie, the 19-year-old will struggle with scoring efficiency, but even as his body and shooting stroke develop, his high motor will make him productive.”

Although Buzelis seems impressive, there are undoubtedly many areas in which he still has to grow as a rookie. As his first NBA season approaches, he should be concentrating on these two things.