Buzelis seems to have fallen out of favor on this board, but the impression he made at the Rising Stars Game appears to have stuck, as when the NBA released its first ever prospect Top 10 list this week, the league ranked Buzelis as the #2 prospect.
NBA's Ranking:
1. Sarr
2-6. Buzelis Castle Clingan Risacher Topic
7-10. Dillingham Sheppard Holland Knecht
https://www.si.com/nba/raptors/nba-shares-top-10-draft-prospects-with-new-rules-potentially-impacting-the-toronto-raptorsAfter the All Star weekend festivities, Jonathan Givony wrote about Matas Buzelis...
Buzelis was on a major platform at the Rising Stars game, where he was able to match up with Oklahoma City's Chet Holmgren, Charlotte's Brandon Miller and many other of the NBA's most talented young players. He showed his passing creativity, shot-making prowess, defensive playmaking instincts and all-around aggressiveness attacking opponents consistently -- even hitting a game-winning turnaround jumper to advance to the championship game.
Being able to showcase his tremendous size, improving frame and intriguing versatility on both ends of the floor was a major opportunity for Buzelis, something that will likely stick with the many NBA executives in attendance ahead of the pre-draft process.
Maybe we should be paying more attention to Buzelis in Buzz City?