There is still conjecture around young winger Matas Buzelis of the Chicago Bulls, as this roster exists in a condition of utter flux. As players around key spots have their futures in limbo, Buzelis increasingly is being considered from within as being integral to constructing around, even if short-term output and trade value concerns are ever-present.
Buzelis Ready to Blow Up Year
Even after a fairly tough first-year campaign, everyone is hailing Matas Buzelis as the solution to propelling the Chicago Bulls into the future. Following a lean debut, the 20-year-old forward established a bigger role, delivering occasional glimpses of what he possesses. His season improved considerably in February, where he averaged 12.8 points and 3.4 rebounds, shot 50% from the field, and even scored 31 against a strong Lakers opposition. Executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas has credited Buzelis’s multi-xed bag of goodies, including his shot, athleticism, and passing skills.
Key Takeaways:
He is perceived as a foundation stone for tomorrow from the Bulls.
His minutes and production both rose considerably in his first year.
He has a multi-faceted skill set that includes shooting, athleticism, and playmaking abilities.
Rising as Principal Player of the Bull
Amid contractual ambiguity revolving around Coby White and Josh Giddey, and rumored veteran exits like Nikola Vucevic, Buzelis is now this roster’s key player this season. The latest is that he is in special contemplation as this season’s central point player for the ownership of the Bulls. His growth is paramount above all, especially with the idea that the team needs to develop around its young foundation pillars.
Summer League Performance Points to Concerns Despite expectations being high for Buzelis upon his arrival to this year’s NBA Summer League, his play received mixed responses. He possibly was that one magical dunk away from everything, but he was inefficient with his shots, being 4-of-14 from the slot in another contest. It’s prompted some to wonder if he’s ready to become that next level takeover guy even if Ayo Dosunmu, his teammate, is highly positive that he has that potential of being that elite, game-controlling type of player like Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Trade Value and Future Prospects
A. Introduction
His cloudy early effect and Summer League performance have also stirred controversy about how much he would be worth in a trade. Since he’ll likely feature heavily, his consistent shooting and valuable role player presence will be worth their time. His inability to shoot, though, would put both his fantasy value and overall utility in doubt, and that, in and of itself, would have an effect on if the Bulls would be able to compete or be able to make any legitimate roster changes.
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