Matas Buzelis: I always believe I could be the best

K.C. Johnson: All right, we’re here with Matas. We’re in Las Vegas Summer League, but I want to start with a look back. I have not asked you what your reaction was to making All-Rookie Second Team. Matas Buzelis: Oh yeah. Honestly, to have your name on something like that, to have the award, is always an honor. It shows the countless hours of working in the gym. Even looking back at playing AAU, sacrificing my childhood life to play basketball. All the memories come flying back — me and my mom driving an hour to go work out, staying there, working out hard three, four hours. It’s honestly a blessing. Hopefully I get more awards soon. K.C. Johnson: Any part of you mad you weren’t on First Team? Matas Buzelis: I’m always mad. I always think I could do better. I wanted that Rookie of the Year, but it’s all in God’s plan. Second Team All-Rookie is not bad either. -via YouTube / July 15, 2025