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5 NBA stars with the most to prove this season

By Niccolo Hilgendorf

Apr 1, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the game against the Orlando Magic at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Milwaukee won 113-110. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the game against the Orlando Magic at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Milwaukee won 113-110. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 13, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fist quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fist quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Jimmy Butler

The Chicago Bulls finally gave up on Derrick Rose. Now it’s up to Jimmy Butler to run the show in the Windy City instead. Only time will tell if bringing Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo on board was a good idea, and floor spacing may well be this team’s downfall. But if Butler can push this group deep into the playoffs he will dispel a lot of criticism and solidify his place as one of the best two-way players in the league.

Even a strong regular season might be enough to silence all the chatter over the summer about how the Bulls can’t shoot. Don’t look now, but the post-Rose era might not be all that bad.

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