Chicago Bulls: Rajon Rondo Says It's Jimmy Butler's Team

The Chicago Bulls have recently signed both Rajon Rondo and Dwyane Wade, so is it still going to be Jimmy Butler‘s team? According to Rondo, yes.

The Chicago Bulls have gone through quite a transformation so far this summer.

While fans had to say goodbye to the likes of Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah and Pau Gasol, they were greeted by two new faces: Rajon Rondo and Dwyane Wade.

However, one constant is the presence of Jimmy Butler, a guy who many assumed would become the next face of the franchise once Rose was traded and Noah did not re-sign.

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It seemed only right after all; post-injuries, Rose had not looked like the same player, and Noah, though beloved, was getting up there in age. Even before the two of them headed to New York, Butler seemed like the perfect guy to step up as Chicago’s leader.

But then, it was announced that the Bulls had signed Rondo. So many began to wonder how the team would move forward. Although Rondo certainly came with a reputation of being a hot-head, he was also a brand-name. And despite not everyone liking his style of play, it is no secret that the 30-year-old blossomed as a guard for the Boston Celtics, earning him respect as one of the top ball-handlers in the league.

However, just a few days later, Wade decided to sign with Chicago too. And then it seemed like all hope was lost for Butler.

Many began making Big Three references, photoshopping photographs of Rondo, Wade and Butler side-by-side. But in every instance Wade stood in front. Because the truth of the matter is, Wade is one of the greatest players in the league; certainly now, but also maybe of all time.

So as notable as Rondo may be, as solid as Butler’s leadership skills could be, Wade would always be…well, Wade.

But apparently, Rondo does not see things this way.

"“Jimmy’s the youngest, he’s the engine here. It’ll be Jimmy, Wade, and then it will be a pecking order.”"

And he thinks that the three of them will also be able to successfully coexist:

"“The main thing is that we have three alphas. There will be three alphas on the team. Just trying to mesh together and try to make sure we are doing the best thing for the team.”"

Neither Wade nor Butler himself have commented on the dynamic of the team moving forward, but it will probably not be as easy as Rondo is making it seem.

While Rondo may not have a problem coming second to Butler, Wade most likely will. After all, even when LeBron James and Chris Bosh came over to join the superstar in South Beach, it was still Wade’s team at the end of the day. He won the Miami Heat a championship in 2006, he orchestrated the superteam in 2010, and he stuck around after James left in 2014. Wade comes second to no one.

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Although it is certainly nice to see Rondo acting like a team player, fans should still be cautious: it will take more than one party to make this threesome work. And there is bound to be a battle of egos, sooner than later.

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Chicago Bulls: Rajon Rondo Says It’s Jimmy Butler’s Team

By Allana Tachauer | Jul 9, 2016

The Chicago Bulls have recently signed both Rajon Rondo and Dwyane Wade, so is it still going to be Jimmy Butler‘s team? According to Rondo, yes.