Stephen A. Smith LOVED Matas Buzelis’ attitude after getting drafted by Bulls | 2024 NBA Draft

Stephen A. Smith and Bob Myers give their initial reaction to the Chicago Bulls picking G League Ignite’s Matas Buzelis with the 11th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
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[@tyspringer772]

I’m excited for our Chicago native to shine in his city

[@whoishim2998]

I ain’t know he from chi. That’s a w

[@nategtv821]

Hes not a native of Chicago. He's an immigrant... Facts

[@tyspringer772]

@@nategtv821 fair enough but when he came to the US he was mostly in Chi soooo

[@Josiah-gk4ou]

@@nategtv821grew up there the whole time

[@ponaspinigas1247]

He was born in Chicago hes parents immigrated from Lithuania

[@illini374]

Great kid. Top 5 talent. Wants to play for Chicago. Hometown kid. Sounds good!!

[@knowledgeuntamed9177]

Bulls got the biggest steal in the Draft at 11.

[@robglobal1]

Possibly!!!

[@thewalkingvloggingman7152]

Them, the Lakers and the Timberwolves.

[@IsmokeHiphopLive]

💯🙏🏾

[@deshawndodd7883]

MEMPHIS

[@myleskennedy7733]

We need a steal

[@robglobal1]

So happy we got our guy!!! LETS GOOOOOOO!!!!

[@arunask.9646]

100%! When people start yalking stupid things who is him, american or immigrant... All US the country of immigranys at all 😂

[@marksia543]

Ive never seen stephen A smith this hype than any drafted players anyone on board? hahaha

[@brucelau2023]

Chicago Bulls really got a steal in the draft with the #11

[@FNUGANGVISUALS]

Welcome home baby boy! Let's do it head up chest out! SEE RED!

[@raprevenue1922]

Take that diddy energy to Atlanta or San Francisco.

[@Zorojuro1925]

Buzelis and giddey😮😮

[@RyhzeProdz]

A weird combo but I kinda fw it

[@GimmeChopCheese]

We needa trade the old heads, they gonna ruin the development 😭

[@tf368]

An predominantly all white bulls team could be dangerous! Bucket city? I think so! Swish city? I THINK SO!

[@megatwon45]

@@GimmeChopCheese I think that's inevitable. Take Patrick Williams too while you're at it

[@Irongiant337]

⁠no defense

[@andygrenn680]

Definitely a remember where you were moment..with this pick!

[@V.O_23]

Love the pick!

[@carljustinenuestro8771]

I hope D-Rose will return to the Bulls to become his teammate. Two Chicago natives will be awesome!!!

[@mikeysbusy]

3 ayo is from Chicago

[@gipalok1976]

Cmon bro,d rose ovverated stop it

[@justinbrinton9051]

@@gipalok1976he’s properly rated we want him back bc we want him to retire as a bull we know he ain’t gonna do much besides be a bench asset

[@tylerp.3793]

I heard that D. Rose retired, but I heard it on Instagram, so it might be fake.

[@godfrey3399]

​@@gipalok1976 Not if he is healthy.

[@ajucks420]

Thank God Bob Myers was on here. SAS said alot of words without actually saying anything..

[@jacobsvetich8735]

That's his specialty.

[@myleskennedy7733]

He’d be a great politician

[@kevo212]

great pick, some excitement at least with he and Giddy joining whoever is still a Bull this year

[@elnin74]

Hasn't been freezing in a hot minute yo

[@Stzu-s2bt55]

Matas got size and reach. As much I don’t like how the bulls did this season . He going to surprise people. I’m a little shocked that he wasn’t drafted earlier.

[@MrEdvinas1990]

Trust the proces, 3-4 years more and they should fight for the CF

[@MLthereal96]

The kid will have a long nba career

[@antihero5203]

SAS is a grown man from New York and he’s still terrified of cold weather.

[@Chitex03]

Yeah, not sure why he always talks about the cold weather in Chicago. He probably has arthritis.

[@marcbasil]

@@Chitex03NYC is colder nowadays. Chicago is more known for the brutalIy hot summers at this point

[@Chitex03]

@@marcbasil He’s just a naysayer. Always wants to bash on players not wanting to play for the Bears or no QB can succeed in Chicago because of the weather.

[@marcbasil]

@@Chitex03 NYC weather is worse in 2024

[@eddieblack3767]

Chicago please take care of our boy Lithuania needs a good ball handaler now more than ever

[@davidkelly2588]

His attitude definitely sold me

[@filtrotp40]

Here's the thing. The new front office has done an outstanding job in the draft, free agency, and G League. Guys gotta stay healthy. If the team is healthy even without DD, we got some dogs!

[@MrDoncia]

Good luck Buzelis, we will wait you next year summer in Lithuania national mens senior team 🇱🇹🏀🔥💪👍

[@juuguns]

I think he said he is Latvian

[@xum0007]

@@juuguns hes been playing for the lithuanian national teams since middle school lol

[@juuguns]

@@xum0007 why is he playing for Lithuania if he is Latvian lol

[@xum0007]

@@juuguns ask him. You can watch his mini documentary, I forgot its name but it’s the episode where he takes you into his room and shows u his Lithuanian jerseys

[@juuguns]

@@xum0007 Such a thing has never happened between us. I have never even met him in person

[@tywinter2266]

Draft is kinda trash but I'm with Stephen A..KID LOOKS NICE 😂 FR Chicago you got one..I'm calling him White Jordan god bless WJ 👀

[@mikeysbusy]

Just chatting do actual hw on this draft you’re only saying that bc the no.1 pick is trash matas was supposed to go no.1 before the season started

[@ghostbravo7127]

@@mikeysbusy The number one pick is Zaccharie Risacher, a defensive beast who can guard any position and play all around the floor, and he can shoot as well, which is very good for his size and length. You also got Alex Sarr at two, who isn't Wemby, but he is still one of the best centers coming out the draft in the past few years excluding Wemby. Weak draft, yes, but it is a top heavy draft, with two incredible picks at the very top, and then another 8 with decent potential, and another 10 who will need to prove themselves.

[@mikeysbusy]

@@ghostbravo7127 not gonna transfer in the nba

[@ghostbravo7127]

@@mikeysbusy It will. Just like Wemby became ROTY and got robbed of a DPOY.

[@ndnd7614]

@@ghostbravo7127the number one pick is the easiest bust I have seen since Anthony Bennett

[@TylerWKreedVillian]

Good pick tbh

[@CHICAGOAT23]

DA BULLS!!!!!!!!!! 🐂 💪🏽 🏀 🏆 🐐

[@vennoballin2230]

Man I hate when he say it’s freezing in Chicago New York is way worst

[@CoCoCo1212]

True enough. We're next to a big lake, but you guys got the Atlantic Ocean! I don't envy you one bit. Lol

[@Hailey_WhiteRaven]

Funny how Stephen A always brings up ...the Weather...he said the same thing when Caleb Williams was acquired...lol

[@dremadethisbeat5985]

It’s not freezing right now Steven A but love the way you understand our culture we like players with grit and hungry

[@CapFlipGaming]

The Bulls are going to hurt without Caruso. They should have got rid of Lavine instead.

[@UnRu1eD]

Future MVP

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Bulls need trade Zach LaVine asap

[@esinnit9277]

and lonzo ball he's useless now 2 torn acl's

[@melaniebelmonte1913]

AK change his mind trading lavine , he realize that josh and zach can make chemistry

[@melaniebelmonte1913]

@@esinnit9277maybe next week we all know what AK’s plan for the bulls , but i really love the pick and the trade earlier

[@OGCHAMPIONCJ]

Chi town! Let’s go!

[@kennybegeske8824]

He's Going Robert Parish Style 00 In The Chicago Bulls Jersey

[@kennybegeske8824]

Bulls 00 This Kid Going Robert Parish Style Welcome Home

[@DBdaDon-]

SAS saying this is the first time hes seen this kid in his life says alot. how do you cover the nba and are on the nba draft coverage and not know him …

[@jasondye9565]

Chicago is going to be tough, might take a minute but with giddey and this young man they are going to be around for a while

[@mattiusbattol]

This kid has legit skills that fit what the bulls need, hes happy to be on the bulls. So the front office is probably trading him for some washed veteran

[@tywinter2266]

If this mans nickname is not Buzz Lightyear I'm leaving 😢

[@KoryHorton-sc7wq]

His game reminds me of young toni or paja

[@elemento_arts]

He's not 6'81/2.. he's 6'10. Bulls won the draft

[@roycervantes8533]

nice pick chicago

[@demetresblakley1352]

Lets go Bulls #SEERED

[@mark11967AD]

I hate what the Bulls have done since MJ and Scottie left. Loved Derrick but that was luck. But my gut tells me this guy is gonna be good. If he can put on the muscle he can be a third best player on a really good team.

[@stevenseagal4664]

He will be the best player on the team in 3 years

[@haqctrix]

Reppin chiraq

[@bradspeckman813]

I'll start watching once Lavigne is gone

[@superslavbross9935]

HE WILL BE SOON

[@ramelhagins6698]

Bulls fan here 👍 👍

[@BrooksOrlando]

I like him more than Risacher. Higher upside

[@jascam1]

After this last season of watching the Pacers not able to hit the side of a red barn, I’ve concluded that the NBA is not much more than the WWF; a venue with professional athletes designed for our entertainment with predefined outcomes Period. With the salaries players earn its easy to see how they pull off this scheme .

[@fakinh]

This guy gona become MJ of Lithuania

[@Zava1a]

SAS wants 25 million a year but does not do research on a draft pick before the draft. SMH

[@Abax77]

Chicago and New York are the same weather wise lol

[@nolanbarthel2696]

Stephen A “first time I’ve ever seen the kid in my life” why is he being paid to be there then🤣

[@dezmondcrawford6813]

That’s kinda hating bro

[@Dail1yfamilyguy]

straight from Lithuania

[@5thgen691]

I liked the pick, chi needed a big man

[@theunthinkable1021]

Just like Derrick Rose. Make Chi-town proud.

[@roycervantes8533]

lets go bulls!

[@KoryHorton-sc7wq]

Who next head coach for bulls i want horry

[@rock815town]

He said Chicago shouldn't be allowed to play Michael Jordan music 😅 im weak

[@Henry_Smith_862]

Thank you for not showing his reaction to getting drafted

[@Leetall77]

Cos back to hometown?

[@traygoild4748]

Yeh dude he needs to teach vooch some pointers

[@nathanwa17872]

Facts

[@dnice33]

Should have just kept maarkannen

[@marcbasil]

Why?

[@dnice33]

@@marcbasil because u just drafted this kid hoping he can turn in to the same player u got rid of

[@craigbonaby7733]

Bulls win the draft low key

[@Melchezidek]

Steal of the draft

[@IAEMThatIAEM]

when i was a kid in the 90s, had you told me when i was 33 that white guys would be drafted like that, i wouldnt have believed you because white sports analysts back then came up with the myth of "fast twitch muscle fiber" of black athletes. We are ALL capable people, both athletically and physically. Most of us arent capable, but that is what makes people truly special. The myths of the 20th century are being burned down everyday. We are ALL one human race, and we all have ONE common thing. Thank god these insecure kucks of the past are being proven WRONG day after day

[@marcbasil]

Umm no..? Drafted “like” what..? BIacks are 100% more athletic than white ppl. Buzelis is a complete outlier

[@davidgunn4316]

Best player in the draft

[@charlescampbell9824]

😭😭😢😓😫😢😖😖😖. I like the pick😢

[@rahkim0431]

SAS doesn’t know him he has too many jobs to watch games 😂

[@Ryan_notfound]

2nd😭waiting for Bronny

[@truepower3652]

Bronny gettin drafted tommorow bud

[@HERBJ77]

HE'S NOT READY

[@robglobal1]

Bronny is not NBA level talent

[@jmaltomlinson9921]

@@robglobal1watch him get drafted he back healthy can shoot and got a 40.5 vert give him time he gon be special

[@Godstrength24]

A big win for Chicago, I really thought he's number1

[@dc7527]

Would you start him?

[@REDNEF_]

Bears #9 pick Bulls #11 pick Blackhawks #2 pick Cubs and Sox doing horrible too Hard being a Chicago fan these days hopefully some of these picks help significantly

[@Yoni123]

What attitude?

[@demond2134]

If he can play Bulls will probably trade him right before he gets good lol

[@robglobal1]

I said the same thing😂 funny but also sad at the same time

[@kennybegeske8824]

When He's Gets More Older

[@Chitex03]

Luka 2.0?

[@Ranger21619]

Franz Wagner

[@marcbasil]

He’s very similar to a very young Schrempf

[@rtaparauskas]

​@@Ranger21619exactly, thanks!

[@Chitex03]

@@Ranger21619 Who?

[@bulls4life464]

Gonna be one of the two most impactful Chicago grown players since D rose (him and Ayo)

[@icharus]

I was pretty happy about the pick… but if SAS likes it.. guess he’s going to be a bust

[@robglobal1]

I hope for once his analysis is right!

[@beneatspizza2380]

The kid averaged 15 last year Relax

[@JustKicks786]

🐂🇱🇹

[@CerebralBuckets]

relax

[@aaronTNGDS9]

Stephen A., Nick Wright, and a raft of other sports analyst need to hang it up and get new jobs. Nothing Stephen A. says should be taken seriously given his numerous momentous gaffes last season.

[@robglobal1]

They're horrible

[@jdh9676]

SAS is awful😅

[@jordanjohnson9866]

Nah. Not first time I’ve seen a kid in my life and more. /

[@swastikazero3325]

If bulls management make magic lavine and vuc get A.D

[@LandofTheTree]

Stephen A has no business talking about hoop. He is clueless 😂

[@abdesselemelhassouni281]

The attitude of talking about about others instead of yourself is not confidence, it’s fear! I saw his interview when he provoked Risacher before the draft, and at the draft, he talk about the « haters » For me he really has the perfect mind set to became a bust.

[@DeVane-bl2ol]

Sports SaS leave the emotions and race out of it. We deal with those issues everyday. Just pull up what you can.

[@IsmokeHiphopLive]

calm down with all that yapping

[@JoeBurr_PRODZ]

First 🤓👆

[@lordsosa9383]

no ur not im always first hahahahahah sweet soft man

[@josephskrezyna4934]

Sweet tender man

[@JoeBurr_PRODZ]

@@lordsosa9383erm what the sigma

[@EliHank]

Steal.

[@jakejones451]

Who 😂

[@marcbasil]

What’re you talking about?

[@jessef.81]

Does SAS own ESPN? this bozo is all over this network. 🤡 network now, desperate for viewers

[@DeVane-bl2ol]

SAS please stop with the politics we watch you for sports all that other stuff and Knicks stuff hold that. You are all across America I am in Texas what do I care about the Knicks or an hour about the Lakers

[@budnino8752]

Not gonna lie, the Timberwolves drafted the best outta everybody

[@nategtv821]

This is a L. From a life long Bulls fan

[@marcbasil]

What..? This is their best move in many many years

[@Joker-jz9cn]

Bulls should trade Coby white while he has some value for picks, Coby White wont be in a bulls uni as a starting PG but he would be as a 6th man

[@JordanR34948]

He about to break out

[@FNUGANGVISUALS]

That's dead

[@Icebgriz]

Coby definitely starting next year

[@jeffgo5742]

@@JordanR34948he broke out last year

[@bojekG]

Maybe to next² level ​@@jeffgo5742

[@nategtv821]

I hate this pick and i hate him as much as I hate Stephen A...

[@josephk7530]

Stay uneducated waterhead

[@raprevenue1922]

Get evaluated for that fam.

[@robglobal1]

Seek help asap

[@marcbasil]

Who? What’re you talking about..?

[@nategtv821]

Im not paying to watch a Chicago White boys team.

[@goofygooberya2number2]

It’s not all race buddy

[@josephk7530]

Thanks for your input waterhead

[@incognito8233]

Nice comment, racist boi. 🖕

[@Vandalio_Saez]

Reminds me of that common line from the song Resurrection don't watch the bulls as much they got to many white boys 😅😅😅😅

[@pjtagle7731]

Who are you?

[@BalledUpBabyshoeHead]

Jordan the first thing he though about 😂😂😂😂 good pick