3. Defensive versatility
During the 2017-18 NBA season, the New York Knicks were one of the worst teams in the entire NBA, especially when it comes to defensive production.
Need some numbers? The Knicks had a defensive rating of 108.4, ranking them tied for 22nd in the league. To be candid, the Minnesota Timberwolves had the exact same rating, but no one could really blame Butler for this since he actually helped them improve from the year before.
Additionally, the New York Knicks allowed the opposing team to make an average of 11.2 shots from behind the arc, tying them for the sixth-most 3s given up in the NBA.
Bringing Butler to the squad automatically results in defensive improvement for your team. In a league where most players contribute about 80 percent of their energy to the offensive end, Butler remains as one of the few that contribute defensively on a nightly basis.
During the 2017-18 NBA season, Butler averaged 2.0 steals per game, ranking him fourth in the entire NBA. When it comes to the plus/minus, Butler ranked 10th in the league at +6.3, making him one of the most dependable players in his team.