Jimmy Butler causing more problems

[bksballer89]

@flyerhawk @Sparhawk

 

[ManuForever]

This guy's a locker room drama queen. He doesn't know how good he has it in Philly.

 

[msgkings322]

He's a better player, but he reminds me of Carmelo a bit with this stuff

 

[CitySushi]

@flyerhawk @Sparhawk

 

[bksballer89]

Butler has been vocal in his contesting of Brown and his system, including a recent film session in Portland that some witnesses considered "disrespectful" and beyond normal player-coach discourse.

Butler has expressed a desire to teammates that he hopes to play in more traditional pick-and-roll and isolation sets, rather than trying to find his place in the Sixers free-flowing offense, league sources said. In searching for answers, Butler has met privately with Brown and his coaching staff, as well as general manager Elton Brand, league sources told ESPN.

 

[Taddy Mason]

meh, most of us watching have noticed that there's many a time where he's either tentative with the ball or not involved at all. the team still needs to get it figured out. for someone saying there's dissatisfaction there, I don't think it serves either the sixers or butler, so i'm not too concerned about it.

 

[Wamu]

 

[The Derski]

He’s good, but he thinks he’s way better than he actually is, in turn thinking he has more power than he actually does. He’s a borderline top 15-20 guy that thinks he’s among the elite when he’s not.

 

[bksballer89]

Imagine if Butler walks in free agency.....

 

[Win TWINS!!!]

 

[eaglesnut]

@flyerhawk @Sparhawk

The fuck does that ho know?

 

[eaglesnut]

He’s good, but he thinks he’s way better than he actually is, in turn thinking he has more power than he actually does. He’s a borderline top 15-20 guy that thinks he’s among the elite when he’s not.

The media writes the same story over and over because they're lazy and they don't have to do real investigative work. Especially at the national level.

Sixers didn't have all off-season to figure this chemistry out, they are figuring it out now. And everyone has a voice.

It doesn't sound as dramatic when it isn't some drama queen freak writing it.

 

[DJ Fieri]

#Notsurprised

 

[bksballer89]

The media writes the same story over and over because they're lazy and they don't have to do real investigative work. Especially at the national level.

Sixers didn't have all off-season to figure this chemistry out, they are figuring it out now. And everyone has a voice.

It doesn't sound as dramatic when it isn't some drama queen freak writing it.

Jimmy Butler been causing major issues on every team he's been on.

If this story was written about Ben Simmons then I would agree because Simmons seems mild mannered. Butler is a hot head

 

[flyerhawk]

I read this an hour or so ago. I was alarmed when I read Woj's Tweet but the article seemed more smoke than fire.

Butler is an outspoken kind of guy. If the team didn't know that before the trade then they were delusional. If Brown can't handle this, then he isn't suited for the job.

The team is still sorting itself out. IMO, they DO need to get Butler more pick and roll and isos. OTOH, Butler also needs to realize he isn't the big dog on the team and he gets fed after the big dog does.

The team is still on pace for 52 wins despite some up and down moments. Hopefully they can integrate Butler better, Zhaire comes back from injury and provides some much needed perimeter defense and the team can get someone to supplement the squad in the buy market.

 

[Shanemansj13]

meh, most of us watching have noticed that there's many a time where he's either tentative with the ball or not involved at all. the team still needs to get it figured out. for someone saying there's dissatisfaction there, I don't think it serves either the sixers or butler, so i'm not too concerned about it.

Normally I would agree...but Butler is a different kind of monster, his past demonstrates this. Remember he can leave

 

[Taddy Mason]

Normally I would agree...but Butler is a different kind of monster, his past demonstrates this. Remember he can leave

he can leave, they can choose to not sign him, if it doesn't work it doesn't work.

the guy's passionate. most of the people in the locker room have gone through a lot with Brett, perhaps they took heart to something he did, but we'll see if anything comes to pass out of this.

 

[WiggyRuss]

can we all agree that Jimmy Butler is kind of a jackass?

I mean- Chicago, Minnesota, Philly- he has been a problem everywhere he has been.

One place- could be anybody.

Two places- not looking great but maybe get the benefit of the doubt.

Three places- starting to be crystal clear the guy is kind of a dick.

He is a VERY talented player that is for sure but in the grand scheme of things he has never really won dick. He is not a leader. He is not a particularly good guy.

He is going to get paid a LOT of money but I am glad it won't be by the Cavs.

 

[Taddy Mason]

*shrugs*

 

[bksballer89]

*shrugs*

I would say the same if butler wasn't a free agent. He's not going to resign for a long term deal if he hates his role in the offense