Matas Buzelis will be one of the first names to come to light in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Scouts have had their eyes on the 19-year-old since he dominated high school basketball, earning the No. 5 pick in the class of 2023. He was once considered a potential No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Buzelis, who spent a year with the G League Ignite in the team’s last season, will remain a top option this year and will help any franchise that selects the Lithuanian-American forward.
NBA fans will need to familiarize themselves with his skills and how to pronounce his name as he looks to become a household name in the league.
Here’s a guide on how to pronounce Matas Buzelis.
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How do you pronounce the name Matas Buzelis?
The correct way to pronounce Matas is “modest without the t”, its Mother Kristina told GQ.
As for his last name, Buzelis is pronounced “Boo-zealous.”
Here’s a video of Buzelis saying his name in a March 2023 interview:
Buzelis was a highly touted prospect in high school, even projected as a possible No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. He’ll still land among the top picks, though he’s no longer considered in the race for the No. 1 pick.
Matas Buzelis G League Ignite Statistics
Buzelis skipped college to play in the G League Ignite. He was there only one year before declaring for the 2024 NBA Draft.
- 14.3 points per game
- 6.9 rebounds per game
- 1.9 assists per game
- 0.9 steals per game
- 2.1 blocks per game
- 2.1 turnovers per game
- 44.5 percent field goals
- 27.3 percent 3-point shooting
- 67.9 percent free throws
- 32.0 minutes per game
- 26 games played