Arguably the NBA’s biggest villain (or anti-hero, depending on your perspective) – Jimmy Butler is a menace. Sometimes, his brute ways spill off the court, but make no mistake; he’s a savage between the lines. A relentless competitor who’s always in attack mode, Butler relishes clutch moments and loves rising to the occasion, earning him the nickname “Playoff Jimmy.”
- Lior Lampert
FanSided Staff Writer
One of the most dynamic players in basketball, Butler has made a living off of his elite two-way prowess and leadership. He’s blossomed into a perennial All-Defense candidate with unmatched determination, a sturdy physical build, a perpetual motor and remarkable basketball acumen. An upper-echelon wing stopper who carries himself with an edge that almost instills fear in opponents, no matchup is intimidating.
On offense, Butler is a stat-stuffer. He’s a playmaker with a great sense of interpreting the flow of a game and setting the tempo, almost like the conductor of an orchestra. His wherewithal and confidence enable him to take over when necessary. While he’s not known as a 3-point marksman, his middy game and ability to pressure the rim make him a consistent scoring threat. He lives at the free throw line because of his strong hands, capacity to fight through contact and mastery of working the low block. Bully ball is the six-time All-Star’s forte, and a bully mentality make him one of the league’s premier stars.