Jimmy Butler

[Kvnzhangyay]

Relatively quietly averaging 22/6/3 on 49% shooting

Haven't watched much Bulls game, but did he change his game or something? Seems like he's been having a mass increase in free throws

[Fudge]

Quietly?

[dontgetchoked]

its his confidence. and he's improved his mid range jumper and getting into the post more. He's a big shooting guard who came into the league as a 3 and changed his position to suit the team needs, so not many guards can stick him.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Quietly?

[Nets fan 93]

He has made a lot of strides from the last couple of times I saw him

[KingPush]

Seems like Derrick Rose held him back

[Le Shaqtus]

Bulls need to give him the max... It's not Roses team anymore, it's up for grabs.

[DMAVS41]

Did not see this offensive exposition coming....very impressive.

If Rose gets right...this Bulls team is my favorite to win it.

[dontgetchoked]

Seems like Derrick Rose held him back

last year rose played 10 games and he averaged 13 points on 39.7% the **** are you talking about

[VeeCee15]

Gasol also 20 and 10

Both of them are playing well. I dont think rose is holding them back....Butler just got a hella lot better

[The_Pharcyde]

He has been great, he is posting up a ton more, killing teams playing off the ball and shooting the ball at an impressive clip... we all know about his defense

His footwork is so much improved.. he also slimmed back down after bulking up last year.. he has much more bounce at this lighter weight..
and it isn't like he is just incredibly hot and will drop off
this offensive output looks sustainable

he took 2 shots against the nets today that you would have never seen in previous years.. one being a pull up 3 with no one near the hoop and the other being a turn around jumper from the elbow extended

Jimmy G Buckets!!!

dont get it twisted tho, the Bulls players and fans know this is still Roses squad, no question

[Smook A.]

Along with Butler's improved offensive game, he's also been attacking the rim way more. He's been very aggressive and has been averaging almost 9 FTA's a game. Just a very improved player from last season. If he keeps it up then there's no doubt he could be end up as a top 3 SG by the end of the season.

I don't think anyone saw his emergence coming. The Bulls are scary this year. If Rose avoids another injury, and plays right then there's a good chance that the Bulls can reach the NBA Finals this season. The whole team has a lot of depth. Joakim Noah is a good center, and Gasol has been playing like old self. To add to that, their bench is solid too. Guys like Taj Gibson, Mirotic, Hinrich and Brook are some good-quality players.

[Angel Face]

Torch has been passed already...

MJ>Kobe>Durant>Butler

[97 bulls]

I gotta say. Factoring in everything, Butler is the best SG in the league right now.

[Top Gun]

I gotta say. Factoring in everything, Butler is the best SG in the league right now.

Behave. Harden's carrying a team without half it's starters.