The tallest person I’ve ever met in my life is afraid of heights. His name is Matas Buzelis, he’s 18 years old, stands 6 feet 11, and wants to go first overall in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Buzelis is the lone 2024 draft pick for Chicago, and he has looked good so far. Against the Bucks, Buzelis dropped 15 points on 5-13 shooting in 22 minutes. He was 3/9 from deep, and he also added ...

Matas Buzelis is a 6-foot-10 wing for the G League Ignite. He played at Sunrise Christian this past season and is a projected lottery pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. On the offensive end, Buzelis is ...

Matas Buzelis hugs family and friends after being selected by the Chicago Bulls as the 11th pick during the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in New York.

TORONTO — Matas Buzelis is ready for the next step. He never doubted it. The rookie believed he was ready for it from the moment he slid a Chicago Bulls cap onto his head in June.

Chicago Bulls' Matas Buzelis Makes Bold Claim About Facing Giannis Antetokounmpo. ... But when we step on the court, it's 0-0. He's a tough cover. He's really strong, tall, athletic, ...

Buzelis looks like a steal. 2024 was seen by many as a weak class, and the Bulls landed him 11th overall. For the last two months of the season, Buzelis looked like a rookie of the year candidate.

Matas Buzelis Scouting Report: Pro Comps and Predictions for 2024 NBA Draft Prospect. ... He has the potential to be a difficult one-on-one cover to get clean shots off against. Weaknesses ...

Buzelis supplied 28 points (10-17 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one block in 38 minutes during Saturday's 120-119 loss to the Mavericks. Buzelis continues to find his ...

Matas Buzelis put on a show with 12 second-quarter points and a memorable dunk. It could be remembered as the moment Buzelis began to bloom. NBA. Teams. Playoff Bracket. Scores & Schedule.

Chicago Bulls first-round pick Matas Buzelis is a 6-foot-9-inch leaper whose athleticism during his play for the G League Ignite is a big reason why he was ... "He's a tough cover," Buzelis said.