There is really no overlooking the Chicago Bulls . That is especially true with their second-year forward Matas Buzelis, who has the potential to do much more than expected this year.

During the Bulls' Media Day on Monday, Buzelis declared his intention to achieve a coveted prize: the NBA Most Improved Player of the Year. When asked about his benchmark for success as an individual and as a team, Buzelis didn't hesitate.

“The benchmark for success as a team is to win a championship,” he said. That's the benchmark for me, at least. I want to win Most Improved Player this year. That's what I am striving for. This is a team sport. The individual stuff will come once you win, so I'm worried about winning.”

That confidence is something Burelis is looking to sustain bas

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