Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 12, 2025
Point made Friday as Matas Buzelis shows his next evolution as a Bull
It was quite the rookie year for Buzelis last season, especially once he became a starter. The former first-round pick comes into Summer League now looking to be so much more.Patrick McDermott/Getty
LAS VEGAS – The days of the true bring-the-ball-up, initiate-the-offense point guard are becoming extinct.
Matas Buzelis showed on Friday that he’s looking to be a part of the invasive species that accelerates that process.
That’s what this brief Summer League appearance was supposed to be for the 6-foot-10, second-year Bulls forward. A chance for him to put concept into practice by not only rebounding the basketball, but play the role of ball-handler and facilitator, and do so with pace.
