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Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis to participate in the NBA Dunk Contest | Report
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According to ESPN, Buzelis will participate in the Slam Dunk Contest at the NBA All-Star Weekend.
This will mark the first Bulls player to participate in an NBA Dunk Contest since Tyrus Thomas in the 2007 Dunk Contest.
Buzelis will be the second first-year players to participate in the dunk contest, joining San Antonio’s Stephon Castle who also committed to the 2025 dunk contest.
Buzelis, a Hinsdale Central alum, was the 11th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft from the NBA G League Ignite. He’s spent time in between the NBA and the NBA G-League this season as he adjusts to the speed of the professional game.
Through 41 games, Buzelis has averaged 4.9 points and 2.6 rebounds per game while shooting 38 percent from the field.
Buzelis will be the fifth Bull to participate in the dunk contest, joining Thomas, Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan and Orlando Woolridge.
Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis to participate in the NBA Dunk Contest
Exciting news for Chicago Bulls fans as rookie Matas Buzelis has been selected to participate in the upcoming NBA Dunk Contest. The 6’7″ forward has been turning heads with his explosive athleticism and jaw-dropping dunks since joining the Bulls this season.
Buzelis, who hails from Lithuania, has quickly become a fan favorite with his high-flying acrobatics and fearless approach to the game. His ability to soar through the air and throw down thunderous jams has drawn comparisons to some of the all-time great dunkers in NBA history.
Fans can expect to see Buzelis bring his A-game to the Dunk Contest, as he looks to showcase his skills on the national stage and make a name for himself among the league’s elite dunkers. With his combination of size, strength, and agility, Buzelis is sure to put on a show and leave fans in awe of his aerial exploits.
Be sure to tune in to the NBA Dunk Contest to see Matas Buzelis take flight and compete against the best dunkers in the league. Bulls fans are eagerly anticipating his performance and are hoping to see him bring home the trophy and cement his status as one of the premier dunkers in the NBA.
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