Chicago guy, Lithuanian-american, he’s checking all of AK’s boxes so I think if he’s around at 11 we will absolutely draft him.
StoicRetention
seeing as there’s no slamdunks this year, I would absolutely like to see Matty Buzz at 11
drosemvp78
All depends on if you believe in his jumpshot percentage or not
HoraceGrand
I would watch every minute of the season if he plays
volantredx
I wouldn’t hate it. It’d be a clear sign that DeMar is likely on his way out. Still would prefer a Center for when Vooch is gone.
lmonroy23
😔
GOAT-Bulls
He’s my most desirable prospect but feel like we’d have to trade up
dr1ftzz
From this year’s Ringer Draft Guide
>**PLUSES**
>Versatile offensive player who can be used in any scheme because of his high feel as a passer. He isn’t a savant playmaker who will lead an offense, per se, but he’s the type of player who could thrive in a two-man game with other like-minded players.
>Boasts upside as a shooter. He’s fluid dribbling into his stepback from both midrange and 3, and he loves utilizing shimmies and ball fakes to create space from midrange. He shot far better from 3 as a high school senior than he has with the Ignite.
>Displays soft touch on in-between shots like hooks from the post or floaters. If a defender tries to take a charge, he can stop his dribble on a dime and just flip the ball up.
>Savvy player without the ball who communicates with teammates to help the offense flow and always looks for chances to cut. In a motion system, he’d thrive in dribble handoffs either as the person receiving or delivering the ball.
>Great transition player. He runs the floor hard, making himself available for kickouts. And since he can handle the ball himself, he’s always a threat to take it coast-to-coast or make a play off a rebound.
>Good team defender with a high motor and feel for off-ball help. He frequently logs weakside and chasedown blocks, in addition to altering shots.
>**MINUSES**
>Who is he really as a shooter? Buzelis was a streaky shooter until his final high school season, when he made 43.1 percent of his 3s, hitting a variety of shots off movement with smooth mechanics and a high release. But he’s back below 30 percent during the G League season.
>Loosey-goosey ball handler who has a negative assist-to-turnover ratio largely because he often gets stripped or dribbles into trouble. Even if he’s not a primary playmaker who runs a heavy dose of pick-and-rolls, he needs to improve his handle.
>Finishing at the rim needs a lot of work. He shies away from his off hand, he struggles against contact, and he isn’t explosive without space to launch. There are times when he tries turning the corner on drives but he can’t dislodge his defender when driving due a lack of muscle.
>Subpar defender containing dribble penetration. He isn’t switchable against quicker players and he has a hard time fighting through screens.
>Needs to get significantly stronger, but he has a lanky frame. How much weight can he actually put on?
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Chicago guy, Lithuanian-american, he’s checking all of AK’s boxes so I think if he’s around at 11 we will absolutely draft him.
seeing as there’s no slamdunks this year, I would absolutely like to see Matty Buzz at 11
All depends on if you believe in his jumpshot percentage or not
I would watch every minute of the season if he plays
I wouldn’t hate it. It’d be a clear sign that DeMar is likely on his way out. Still would prefer a Center for when Vooch is gone.
😔
He’s my most desirable prospect but feel like we’d have to trade up
From this year’s Ringer Draft Guide
>**PLUSES**
>Versatile offensive player who can be used in any scheme because of his high feel as a passer. He isn’t a savant playmaker who will lead an offense, per se, but he’s the type of player who could thrive in a two-man game with other like-minded players.
>Boasts upside as a shooter. He’s fluid dribbling into his stepback from both midrange and 3, and he loves utilizing shimmies and ball fakes to create space from midrange. He shot far better from 3 as a high school senior than he has with the Ignite.
>Displays soft touch on in-between shots like hooks from the post or floaters. If a defender tries to take a charge, he can stop his dribble on a dime and just flip the ball up.
>Savvy player without the ball who communicates with teammates to help the offense flow and always looks for chances to cut. In a motion system, he’d thrive in dribble handoffs either as the person receiving or delivering the ball.
>Great transition player. He runs the floor hard, making himself available for kickouts. And since he can handle the ball himself, he’s always a threat to take it coast-to-coast or make a play off a rebound.
>Good team defender with a high motor and feel for off-ball help. He frequently logs weakside and chasedown blocks, in addition to altering shots.
>**MINUSES**
>Who is he really as a shooter? Buzelis was a streaky shooter until his final high school season, when he made 43.1 percent of his 3s, hitting a variety of shots off movement with smooth mechanics and a high release. But he’s back below 30 percent during the G League season.
>Loosey-goosey ball handler who has a negative assist-to-turnover ratio largely because he often gets stripped or dribbles into trouble. Even if he’s not a primary playmaker who runs a heavy dose of pick-and-rolls, he needs to improve his handle.
>Finishing at the rim needs a lot of work. He shies away from his off hand, he struggles against contact, and he isn’t explosive without space to launch. There are times when he tries turning the corner on drives but he can’t dislodge his defender when driving due a lack of muscle.
>Subpar defender containing dribble penetration. He isn’t switchable against quicker players and he has a hard time fighting through screens.
>Needs to get significantly stronger, but he has a lanky frame. How much weight can he actually put on?