Minnesota Timberwolves: 2017-18 player grades for Jimmy Butler

Weaknesses

Butler doesn’t have many weaknesses. Granted, if you’re an All-Star in this league, you shouldn’t really have many. However, there are a few small issues thatcome to mind if you consider Butler as having any weaknesses.

It would be hard to prove that some players don’t necessarily get along, unless there’s video evidence or a quote. You could sense that between him and his teammates however. One quote that really sticks out came a few short days ago when Butler talked to the Chicago Sun-Times.

"“Young guys in this league don’t understand urgency,’’ Butler said. “These guys don’t understand that you never know what the league brings, the times may bring. I think they do understand what it takes to win here and they continue to learn that."

There are many other quotes in there that are red flags if you’re a Timberwolves fan. The main takeaway is that it appears that Butler may be questioning his younger teammates like Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns — something you don’t want to hear knowing Butler could be a free agent next summer.

Some other weaknesses include Butler getting injured again this season. His big injury, of course, came later in the season after the All-Star break when he tore his meniscus. Butler has only played in a full 82-game season once and that was back when he wasn’t getting starting minutes in 2012-13.

One other eye-popping weakness is Butler’s inability to stay clutch.

That’s a terrible percentage from your best player and go-to guy when the clock is winding down. Butler will need to find ways to stay healthy, get along with his new teammates and make more shots with the game on the line. If he can’t do these things, Minnesota may have a long season ahead next year.