Report: Bulls' Buzelis commits to Slam Dunk contest
Chicago Bulls rookie forward Matas Buzelis committed to the Slam Dunk contest, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Buzelis will join fellow first-year player Stephon Castle, who also reportedly signed up for All-Star Weekend's marquee event.
The 20-year-old has played sparingly, averaging 4.9 points and 2.6 rebounds in 12.8 minutes per game.
Chicago selected Buzelis, a hometown prospect, with the 11th pick in last year's draft.
Buzelis has unleashed a few highlight-worthy dunks this season.
MATAS BUZELIS ROCKS THE RIM 🤯 pic.twitter.com/EtuX3DQQsj
— Bulls on CHSN (@CHSN_Bulls) November 24, 2024
Matas Buzelis with the TOUGH finish 💥 pic.twitter.com/Hng7XID2Aj
— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 23, 2024
PUT MATAS BUZELIS IN THE DUNK CONTEST, YOU COWARDS! 💪 pic.twitter.com/q3j9L1dDRt
— CHGO Bulls (@CHGO_Bulls) January 18, 2025
Tyrus Thomas was the last Bulls player to participate in the Slam Dunk contest in 2007. Michael Jordan won the competition in back-to-back years in 1987 and 1988.
The dunk contest takes place Feb. 15 in San Francisco.