As sad as it sounds, there isn’t much to get excited about on the Chicago Bulls roster. Sure, Josh Giddey has been a revelation, and shipping defensive stalwart Alex Caruso out for him was the right move. Coby White is a fun player—when he’s not dealing with persistent injuries. And every so often, someone flashes as a potential long-term keeper (hello, Ayo Dosunmu). But when you zoom out, the Bulls’ hopes rest with one player alone: Matas Buzelis.
The 21-year-old is, by far and away, Chicago’s best prospect. Josh Giddey is still improving his game, and he’s still only 23 despite already logging 310 career games, but Buzelis exists on a different spectrum as a prospect.