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NBA Player Power Rankings: 2017 All-Star Weekend Edition

By Maxwell Ogden

Feb 11, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) fights for position with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 11, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) fights for position with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 24, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) drives to the basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Chicago Bulls defeated the Orlando Magic 100-92. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) drives to the basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Chicago Bulls defeated the Orlando Magic 100-92. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls

Position: Center
Age: 27 (9/14/1989)
Experience: 6th Season
2016-17 Slash Line: .452/.337/.868
2016-17 Season Averages: 36.6 MPG, 24.5 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 5.0 APG, 1.8 SPG, 1.2 3PM

Jimmy Butler returned from a heel injury with a lackluster performance against the Phoenix Suns. Thankfully, Butler redeemed himself by putting forth a triple-double in a 105-94 victory over the Toronto Raptors.

With Butler back and healthy, the Bulls can now solidify their status as a postseason-caliber team with a push for an above .500 record.

Despite playing in a tumultuous situation in Chicago, Butler is on pace to set career-best marks in points, rebounds, assists, and steals per game. He’s also maintained his status as one of the best defensive players in the NBA.

Widely regarded as being on the cusp of elite status, Butler will have a chance to make the leap during the final stretch of the season.

A testament to Butler’s status as one of the most valuable players in the NBA is his ranking of No. 3 in Real Plus-Minus. That comes in spite of the fact that Chicago is two games below .500 entering the All-Star Break.

For perspective, the Bulls have net ratings of +3.0 with Butler on the court and -9.7 when he isn’t—a difference of 12.7 points per 100 possessions.