But we shouldn’t rush to set the bar unrealistically high or burden Buzelis with immediate pressure. He’s developing steadily under Billy Donovan’s guidance. With seven guards now on the roster, seemingly aligned with Donovan’s small-ball philosophy promoting uptempo basketball and ball movement, it’s unclear whether Buzelis can continue thriving surrounded by so many ball handlers. Anfernee Simons and Colin Sexton have shown significant usage since arriving via trade, and Josh Giddey, the unquestionable cornerstone, hasn’t even returned from injury yet.
