In the game against the Bucks on March 3, Butler scored only 6 points on 2-of-14 shooting, and the Heat were reversed by their opponents. However, the Heat still have a good record of 42 wins and 22 losses at this stage, ranking first in the East, and the only team in the East to win more than 40 wins. Although Butler has had a sluggish performance this season, overall his wind rating is still very good. In recent seasons, people have praised Butler far more than criticized. Because one thing fans should note is that butler's team will have a significant improvement in record.
For example, in 2018, Butler came to the Timberwolves, the Timberwolves reached the playoffs that year to the 76ers, the 76ers played, and the Eastern Conference semifinals almost beat the Raptors. In 2020, Butler reached the finals with the Heat, which surprised many people. The Heat are currently in first place in the East, and Butler is indispensable. Butler has averaged close to 21+6+6 per game this season. He shot 47 percent from the field, but shot just 19 percent from three-point range, averaging less than 0.5 shots per game. Butler's three-point shooting rate this season is the lowest among many stars in the league, and Westbrook's three-point shooting rate is higher than Butler's, and it is not even a little bit higher.
A star who shoots less than 20% of the three-point shot can become the leader of a team, lead the team to achieve a good result in the first place in the East, and the wind rating is still very good, what is the reason behind this? First, Butler's three-pointer, while bad, was impeccable in other respects. Especially defensively, finishing and organizing, Butler is at the top of the league. As long as Butler is in the middle distance or inside, Butler has many means to send the ball into the basket. His finishing means are very rich, and the anti-interference ability of the middle shot is not bad. Organizationally, Butler has become better and better at passing in recent seasons, with a broad field of vision that can fully take into account his teammates and often send some wonderful passes.
Defense needless to say, this is Butler's housekeeping skill. Butler has averaged 1.8 steals per game this season, ranking fourth in the league. What's even more frightening is that Butler has only 1.4 fouls this season, and he and Leonard are among the few players in the NBA who have fewer steals than they have committed. Butler's defense was clean and crisp, and it was perfectly fine to go from the No. 1 position to the No. 4 position. He is also a very conscious defensive player with a strong rotational ability.
Second, Butler is a mentally packed player. When he comes to a new team, the spirit of this team will change. For example, the Timberwolves in 2018 became a very tenacious team. Now that we're here for the Heat, the Heat can be seen as the most tenacious team in the league. They dare to fight and fight, and they are not afraid of any opponent. Butler dared to speak out and was willing to coach the team's newcomers. The Heat have developed a good team culture, so they can stand out in the competitive East. Considering that Butler and Adebayor have missed some games, it is obviously not easy for the Heat to get this result.
In short, Butler is a qualified leader. The Heat are also seen as league title favourites this season, but Butler should improve his three-pointer appropriately. A player with only 19 percent shooting from three-point range is bound to be targeted by his opponent in the playoffs. Dear readers, what do you think Butler has done this season? Feel free to leave a comment in the comments section below the article.