Could the San Antonio Spurs end up drafting G League Ignite small forward Matas Buzelis with one of their two lottery picks (Nos. 4 and 8) in the 2024 NBA draft? The Hinsdale, Illinois native has been projected as a top five pick in many recent mock drafts, but has been falling in more recent ones, so he could be in play at either of the Spurs two selections in the lottery.
As a -6-foot-10 wing with an equally wide wing span, Buzelis value as a rebounder and rim protector as a small forward as evident. But his poor efficiency from beyond the arc (just 26.1% from deep last season with the Ignite) is a concern, as is his middling efficiency (69.6%) from the free throw line has some analysts worried.
Would he be the right call for either of these two lottery picks given all of that?
The folks behind the “TSR Sports” YouTube channel recently took a deep dive on the possibility of San Antonio drafting Buzelis. Check it out above!
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