Jimmy Butler and Michael Jordan Mentioned In Same Breath

The one connection between Miami Warmth ahead Jimmy Butler and NBA legend Michael Jordan was the actual fact they each performed for the Chicago Bulls. 

With Butler on his current playoff tear, not less than one analyst thinks he deserves some point out alongside Jordan, typically thought-about the sport’s biggest participant. ESPN’s Jay Williams not too long ago stated on the present “Keyshawn, JWill & Max” that Butler is having a Jordan-like postseason. 

He’s averaging averaged 28.3 factors, 7.6 rebounds and 5.6 assists in 9 video games on 53 p.c taking pictures.

“So look, I’m prepared to do that,” Williams stated. “And it’s wild that I’m doing this, however I’m gonna do it. So, Jimmy Butler’s title belongs in the identical breath with Michael Jordan. Loopy, proper? As the one gamers in a single postseason averaging 28 factors per sport, 5 assists, two steals on 50-plus p.c taking pictures from the sphere.”

Butler additionally joined uncommon firm together with his efficiency Tuesday in opposition to the Boston Celtics in Sport 1 of the Jap Convention finals. He grew to become the third participant in postseason historical past with not less than 40 factors, 5 assists, 4 steals and three blocks. Jordan and LeBron James are the one different gamers to do the identical. 

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