Matas Buzelis has the perfect roadmap for avoiding dreaded sophomore slump

Washington Wizards v Chicago Bulls | Patrick McDermott/GettyImagesThe Bulls have a young sensation in Matas Buzelis, who’s eager to show the results of his hard work on the court. The Chicago native is now entering his second season, when many players encounter the dreaded “sophomore slump” as the league prepares for their game more intensely. But Buzelis has an ideal game plan for avoiding this regression through further improvements and guidance from his teammates.

Last season, Buzelis showed great promise as a well-rounded wing capable of just about anything on the court. Both offensively and defensively, he flashed signs of playing various roles in whatever capacity the team needed. This…