Matas Buzelis is Still a Top Player in the Class

Matas Buzelis is Still a Top Player in the Class | 2024 NBA Draft

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In this edition of the Heat Check NBA Draft series, Draft Digest writer Derek Parker breaks down Ignite wing Matas Buzelis, who despite having a not-so-great year in the G League still exhibits qualities of a top player in the class.
Contents of this video:
0:00 - Matas Buzelis Breakdown
0:41 - Heat Check Explanation
1:13 - Athleticism
1:55 - Scoring
3:43 - Defense
5:10 - Passing/Playmaking
6:24 - Overall Feel
7:09 - Shooting
8:29 - The Grade

Пікірлер: 40

@Htiy 2 ай бұрын

I think hes a very risky pick, but one of the few guys in the class who can become an all star

@crispyasfuck2856 2 ай бұрын

We don't need another 6th man like Luke kennard. And look at donovan mitchell now. We do this every year

@calebgothro247 2 ай бұрын

I think that’s the best way to describe him. If his jumpshot is actually as bad as the stats suggest it would be tough for him to be a good player in the league but his form looks functional

@Htiy 2 ай бұрын

@@calebgothro247 if it gives you any more confidence about him, He did shoot 45% from 3 in high school.

@stpwned Ай бұрын

@@Htiy That makes things worse imo. His shooting dropped significantly when his level of competition increased. I think that's a really bad sign. The level of competition will increase quite a bit more from G-League to NBA too. I don't think that's a positive at all.

@kristianpomida8259 Ай бұрын

or be the biggest bust in nba history

@charlescohen6140 2 ай бұрын

The one game I saw him in was a tight one in which he got to the rebounds and loose balls quickly, to me a very important quality. I sense he will go surprisingly high.

@UsualCase 2 ай бұрын

Love the take. His athleticism, fluidity, and touch on his shot definitely pass the eye test imo. He’s not the same, but I don’t think he’s miles away from Cooper Flagg, either. Lots of potential as a 19 year old kid.

@jasonkairivera7350 2 ай бұрын

Great video, have you ever thought of making a video about the best fits, for the teams that are in the lottery

@mindaugaspetraitis4055 2 ай бұрын

He'll be a good perimeter defender. Dude is not mainly looking to score, but he can do that easily. He said he looks up to McDaniels, and that says a lot about him. I really hope he ends up in a good system, because only then will we see his true value in the long term. If he goes to a team looking for an instant superstar, they will burn this talent. As a basketball country known for its fundamentals, I think Lithuania can vouch for him being really talented.

@CJRealHoops1 2 ай бұрын

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@derek-parker 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad to have you 👊

@zacharyhodgins9842 Ай бұрын

1 minute into the video and already earned sub. Great content/structure.

@streettoughfighting 2 ай бұрын

Look forward to see how he grows with an nba strength training program and some high level coaches to dial in his skills. Think at very least will be a solid role player.

@artem_mma 2 ай бұрын

Hes a Blazer. I definitely didn't sneak into a Washington Wizards game in September 2018

@Aboleo80 2 ай бұрын

I think he is going to be kinda like Andrei Kirilenko

@charlescohen6140 2 ай бұрын

Derek, a question I always pose; Where would Ousmane go if he were in this draft? This something that will influence OKC.

@shantoochee2038 2 ай бұрын

#4 to San Antonio Spurs

@motownmadness3807 2 ай бұрын

I think he goes to Detroit at #5

@OwskiiiGaming Ай бұрын

Spurs at 4.

@charlesperkins9007 2 ай бұрын

Star ⭐️

@TheCosmicLion Ай бұрын

Since I feel Risacher will be gone by #3, Im seeing Buzelis fit pretty well with this rockets core. Amen, Green, Buzelis, smith Jr., and Sengun, Tari, and whitmore to work along our Veterans. LFG

@christianmusicplug 2 ай бұрын

Could he go to Houston at 3 or is that to high?

@colin1818 2 ай бұрын

Possible. But I have to question if they'd pass on Risacher in favor of Buzelis. It's very possible, but Risacher is typically rated higher.

@chulow9024 2 ай бұрын

Keldon Johnson's replacement for my Spurs for sure.

@Justfranktbh Ай бұрын

Cause where will he ho

@robertpina7345 Ай бұрын

@ReeseC07 2 ай бұрын

Reminds me of franz

@kylegabriel5794 2 ай бұрын

matas...YOU ARE a detroit piston

@romfronda4758 2 ай бұрын

Do Risacher

@jpsatre 2 ай бұрын

The problem with Matas is he doesnt know what he wants to be in offense. In life if you are not really good, you have to have an ELITE skill to be a good foundation for a succesful career. Same goes for Matas in basketball.

@stanleed.harold5457 2 ай бұрын

He's 19

@khymitchell2196 2 ай бұрын

I could see someone trading up to get him I think sarr or this guy could go # 1

@Glotaku 2 ай бұрын

He’s giving a taller young Paul George

@-KFAD- 2 ай бұрын

I'm on the opposite side of the spectrum. I don't buy into his upsides. And right now his efficiency is abysmal. There are many lottery prospects who need to improve 1-2 areas of their game to become positive contributors in the NBA. I feel Buzelis needs to improve almost in all areas. And even if he does, I feel there are higher upside players in this class. He is a solid lottery pick but he would be at the bottom of the lottery for me (9-14th pick).