Jimmy Butler wants to be more of a leader in 15'
by Jake Perper | Heat Correspondent | Wed, Jul 22nd 12:14pm EDT
After being taking with the 30th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, Jimmy Butler has done everything in his power to earn the five-year, $92 million deal he signed with the Bulls last month. Now he plans to be more than just a guy on the team in his 5th NBA season, he wants to be a leader. "You need a guy who can kind of be a little bit of everything. That's going to have to be me," he told the Tribune. "I'm going to have to take a bigger role now because I've stepped in and made my name in this league. (Chicago Tribune)
Fantasy Impact:
He averaged career-highs in PPG (20), RPG (5.8), APG (3.3), FTA (7.1) and FT% (83.4). The first-time All-Star has averaged 38.7 MPG for two seasons in a row and deserves to be known as one of the top players in the game right now. He gives his all on each possession, offensively and defensively and should fit right into new head coach Fred Hoiberg's offensive attack.
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