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Chicago Bulls: Jimmy Butler Has A Shot At Superstardom

By Maxwell Ogden

Aug 1, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; United States guard Jimmy Butler (4) runs out onto the court before playing against Nigeria during an exhibition basketball game at Toyota Center. United States won 110 to 66. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 1, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; United States guard Jimmy Butler (4) runs out onto the court before playing against Nigeria during an exhibition basketball game at Toyota Center. United States won 110 to 66. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Eastern Conference guard Jimmy Butler of the Chicago Bulls (21) is interviewed during media day for the 2016 NBA All Star Game at Sheraton Centre. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Eastern Conference guard Jimmy Butler of the Chicago Bulls (21) is interviewed during media day for the 2016 NBA All Star Game at Sheraton Centre. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports /

What He’s Done

At 26 years of age, Jimmy Butler has firmly established himself as one of the Top 15 players in the NBA. He’s accumulated accolades, earned respect, and proven himself as a postseason performer.

Whether you’re a fan or a critic, Butler is well on his way to achieving superstardom with the Chicago Bulls.

Butler made the All-Star Game in both 2014-15 and 2015-16. He won the Most Improved Player award in 2014-15 and has made the All-Defensive Second Team in three consecutive seasons.

During his most recent postseason appearance, 2015, Butler averaged 22.9 points on a slash line of .441/.389/.819.

This past regular season, Butler averaged 20.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. In the 11 games he played without Derrick Rose, he had two triple-doubles, four double-doubles, a 53-point eruption, and a 42-point game.

Butler averaged 28.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.0 assists while leading Chicago to a 9-2 record in those 11 games.

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