Sam Butler

Sam Butler

Joined: Mar 10, 2022

Pelicans fan, though I try to write about other teams for my mental health's sake.

Apr 22, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) is defended by New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) in the first quarter of game three of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs First Round Awards: MVP, MIP, Sixth Man and more

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - APRIL 23: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on before Game Four of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 23, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Luka Doncic is already one of the postseason’s brightest stars

DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 16: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket against Reggie Bullock #25 of the Dallas Mavericks in the fourth quarter at American Airlines Center on April 16, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Donovan Mitchell debuts D.O.N. issue #4 in Game 1 win

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 10: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets warms up before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on March 10, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets should keep Ben Simmons out for NBA Playoffs

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 16: Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors looks on in the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at Chase Center on March 16, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Jonathan Kuminga is a rookie on the rise for the Warriors

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 30: Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a three point basket against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Chase Center on March 30, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Jordan Poole’s breakout right on time for the Golden State Warriors

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 02: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz talks to Donovan Mitchell #45 against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on December 2, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Utah Jazz should end the Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert era

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 29: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks is introduced before playing against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on March 29, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

The East still runs through Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 10: Jose Alvarado #15 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts after scoring a three point basket during the fourth quarter of an NBA game against the Miami Heat at Smoothie King Center on February 10, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado is NBA All-Rookie Team material

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 01: Trey Murphy III #25 of the New Orleans Pelicans celebrates a second half basket with Herbert Jones #5 while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on February 01, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. New Orleans won the game 111-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans rookies shine in comeback win over Lakers

Feb 8, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) moves the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Scoring Title: Repeat of David Robinson’s 71-point game?

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 15: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns stands on the court during the second quarter of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on March 15, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Why doesn’t Devin Booker have an MVP case this season?

Dec 31, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Are the Chicago Bulls nothing more than a play-in team?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 14: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers talks with James Harden #1 against the Denver Nuggets at the Wells Fargo Center on March 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Nuggets defeated the 76ers 114-110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Will Joel Embiid and James Harden be affected by playoff whistle?

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 14: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves receives congratulates from Jaylen Nowell #4 and Anthony Edwards #1 after scoring sixty points against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center on March 14, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

The Minnesota Timberwolves demand to be taken seriously

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 14: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on March 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Nuggets defeated the 76ers 114-110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Nikola Jokic could be set to make unfortunate NBA history