2024-05-14 03:46:02
In Chicago, M. Buzel worked with D. Clingan, who this year decided to finish his studies early at the University of Connecticut (UConn) and participate in the NBA draft.
Interviewed by “Draft Express” journalist Jonathan Givony, the Lithuanian summed up his work with the midfielder.
“Practice was very intense, there was a lot of building, Donovan and I worked well together, we threw shots and worked hard, there was a lot of intensity and a lot of positive energy. I have worked on all aspects because we can all recover and move forward. I just love basketball and I want to work as hard as possible every day,” said M. Buzelis to a US journalist.
This season, M. Buzelis played in the NBA G League “Ignite” team, where he averaged 14.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 2.1 blocked shots.
Looking at his last season, the Lithuanian said that he still has room for improvement.
“You know, I know I can be even better than I am now. I know that if I put in a lot of work, I will improve rapidly and I will be able to become the best (basketball player – ed.)”, taught M. Buzelis.
In the USA, the NBA playoffs are taking place, which M. Buzelis does not miss.
The versatile forward also revealed a basketball player who impresses him during the most important season of the NBA.
“I watch a lot of matches. Every time I get home, I turn on the NBA playoffs. I think I could do a lot of things on the court – defend, hit shots. What the coach says, I will do with all my might. I am very versatile.
I like Jaden McDaniels. I feel like I could be similar to him defensively – active hands, length of limbs. I think he is one of the best defensive players in the NBA,” M. Buzelis said.
The NBA draft this year will be held on June 26-27, and the Lithuanian said that he will pay attention to several things before it.
Currently, in ESPN’s forecast, M. Buzeliis is assigned the 5th draft, which means that fate would push the Lithuanian to the “Detroit Pistons” organization, where Deividas Sirvydis once sought his chance in the NBA.
“We will work (smiles – ed.). The main thing we will emphasize is physical preparation, more throws and high-intensity training,” said M. Buzelis about the upcoming month’s work.
This season in the NBA G League, M. Buzelis shot only 27.3 percent of his three-pointers. accuracy, but the basketball player said that he believes in his own strength.
“I know the numbers didn’t show this year, but I know I’m going to be a good shooter (NBA – ed.). i know who i am In high school, I shot 45 percent from three-pointers. accuracy. In the NBA G League, the pace of the game was very fast, so you get tired quickly. The most important thing is to work on endurance and throwing”, explained M. Buzelis.
When asked about a potential team that would call him, Mr. Buzelis said that he does not think too much about it.
“It’s important, but… I think the team that shows the most love, that’s the team I’ll be loyal to. It doesn’t matter to me where and when I will be called, I will come (to trainings – ed.) every day and work hard”, concluded M. Buzelis.
2024-05-14 03:46:02