Overview
- At Chicago’s Media Day, Buzelis said he is targeting the NBA Most Improved Player award this season and defined team success as winning a championship.
- He told coaches he wants to be developed as an All-Defensive player and asked to be held accountable in any setting.
- The 20-year-old forward earned All-Rookie Second Team honors after averaging 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.0 assist and 0.9 blocks across 80 games as a rookie.
- His July Summer League run featured a notable scoring jump, including reported averages of 22.5 points and 5 rebounds per game with a 28-point outing against Indiana.
- Team leadership has emphasized player development as the priority for 2025–26, underscoring Buzelis’ role in the Bulls’ young core.