The Sixers had a 19-point lead in the 2nd quarter of game 2, the Raptors cut it to within a basket more than once. He then played with the 3rd string players and they beat the starters during practice in a scrimmage. Specifically directing his words at head coach Tom Thibodeau, GM Scott Layden, and teammates Towns, and Andrew Wiggins.īutler was heard yelling in Layden’s direction “You (bleeping need me. One practice in particular was reminiscent of Kobe Bryant’s “Charmin Soft” practice with the Lakers a few years earlier.Īdrian Wojnarowski reported that Jimmy spent practice “verbally challenging teammates, coaches, and the front office”. This isn’t what Jimmy will be remembered for in his time playing for Minnesota.īutler thought much of the young Timberwolves players were soft, especially the 1st pick of the 2014 NBA Draft, Karl Anthony-Towns. He also averaged 5.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.4 steals, and 1.0 block. “Jimmy Buckets” led Minnesota with 22.2 points-per-game. They haven’t been back to the playoffs since then either. He led the Wolves to their first playoff appearance since the 2004 season, when Kevin Garnett was the NBA MVP. Jimmy Butler was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves on June 22, 2017. On January 3rd, 2016, Jimmy broke Michael Jordan’s record of points in a half for the Bulls by scoring 40 of his 42 points in the 2nd half. Even if this isn’t what they were looking for. Whenever Jimmy Butler was traded he would bring a level of toughness to his new team. ![]() ![]() 5x All-Defense 2nd Team (2014-16, 2018, 2021)Įvery season he improved and became more of a leader and displayed more of his toughness.He beat out Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Rudy Gobert to win the award. In 2014-15, he led the league in minutes, made it to his first All-star game and won the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award. Jimmy Butler’s stats improved each of his first 4 seasons with the Chicago Bulls. Butler was selected with the 30th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls
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