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

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  • Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
  • 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
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Комментарии • 40

  • @Htiy
    @Htiy Месяц назад +22

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

    • @crispyasfuck2856
      @crispyasfuck2856 Месяц назад

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

    • @calebgothro247
      @calebgothro247 Месяц назад +1

      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
      @Htiy Месяц назад

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

    • @stpwned
      @stpwned Месяц назад

      ​@@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
      @kristianpomida8259 21 день назад

      or be the biggest bust in nba history

  • @jasonkairivera7350
    @jasonkairivera7350 Месяц назад +10

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

  • @charlescohen6140
    @charlescohen6140 Месяц назад +5

    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
    @UsualCase Месяц назад +4

    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.

  • @mindaugaspetraitis4055
    @mindaugaspetraitis4055 Месяц назад +4

    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
    @CJRealHoops1 Месяц назад +2

    Just found this channel, and I have been binging your heat check videos all afternoon! Seriously the best, most in-depth draft analysis on RUclips. Take my subscription!

    • @derek-parker
      @derek-parker  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks so much! Glad to have you 👊

  • @zacharyhodgins9842
    @zacharyhodgins9842 Месяц назад

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

  • @artem_mma
    @artem_mma Месяц назад +2

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

  • @Aboleo80
    @Aboleo80 Месяц назад +4

    I think he is going to be kinda like Andrei Kirilenko

  • @streettoughfighting
    @streettoughfighting Месяц назад +1

    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.

  • @shantoochee2038
    @shantoochee2038 Месяц назад +4

    #4 to San Antonio Spurs

  • @chulow9024
    @chulow9024 Месяц назад +6

    Keldon Johnson's replacement for my Spurs for sure.

  • @motownmadness3807
    @motownmadness3807 Месяц назад +5

    I think he goes to Detroit at #5

  • @charlesperkins9007
    @charlesperkins9007 Месяц назад

    Star ⭐️

  • @christianmusicplug
    @christianmusicplug Месяц назад +4

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

    • @colin1818
      @colin1818 Месяц назад

      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.

  • @charlescohen6140
    @charlescohen6140 Месяц назад

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

  • @TheCosmicLion
    @TheCosmicLion Месяц назад

    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

  • @ReeseC07
    @ReeseC07 Месяц назад +1

    Reminds me of franz

  • @kylegabriel5794
    @kylegabriel5794 Месяц назад +1

    matas...YOU ARE a detroit piston

  • @jpsatre
    @jpsatre Месяц назад +4

    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.

  • @romfronda4758
    @romfronda4758 Месяц назад

    Do Risacher

  • @Glotaku
    @Glotaku Месяц назад

    He’s giving a taller young Paul George

  • @khymitchell2196
    @khymitchell2196 Месяц назад

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

  • @-KFAD-
    @-KFAD- Месяц назад +2

    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).

  • @EmanuelRay3232
    @EmanuelRay3232 28 дней назад

    Spurs at 4 if Castle is off the board

  • @tgr138
    @tgr138 Месяц назад

    Poor man's Scottie Barnes

  • @alexdelvento1273
    @alexdelvento1273 Месяц назад

    Franz Wagner clone