NBA regular season battle is in full swing, as of now, the Miami Heat with a record of 6 wins and 1 loss in the East No. 1, the star Butler is expected to play the best season of his career, averaging 25 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 2.9 steals per game, shooting a shooting rate of 51.3%, of which the scoring rebounds and steals shooting rate are career highs, if it can continue the state, he is very promising to compete for this season's regular season MVP. So how did he, who was physically talented, get to where he is today?
First, the defense started, the first appearance of the sharp edge
In 2011, Butler was selected by the Bulls with the 30th pick in the first round, and his mediocre physical talent made him not valued by the team at first. In his first season, Butler averaged just 8.5 minutes of playing time per game, not to mention the stats. Later, coach Thibodeau, famous for his defense, noticed the energetic lad, because Butler's offensive ability was not developed at that time, so he had to use better defense to win playing time. So Butler became the feared defender in the league. He was named to the All-Defensive Team for the first time in 2013-2014, and this season he scored just 13 points on less than 40 percent of the shooting range.
Rose was injured and carried the team
The first turning point came in the 2014-2015 season, when The Son of the Windy City Rose was injured and injured, and even the level of return was not as good as before, at which point Butler had to take over the banner and had to become the role of carrying the team. It was at this time that his autonomous offensive ability slowly improved and reached a certain level. In the 2014-2015 season, Butler became the absolute main force of the team, averaging 20 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.8 steals per game, and the shooting rate also increased to 46.2%, that is, this season, Butler won the most improved player and was again selected to the best defensive team.
Third, continuous improvement, record guarantee
After ending his Bulls career, Butler moved between the 76ers and timberwolves. After having Butler, the record of both teams has improved to a certain extent, and the image of a tough guy has gradually become deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Individual skills have also reached a relatively high level in recent years, but because the two teams intend to build a team with young people as the goal, Butler eventually came to Miami, and his career also reached the peak.
Fourth, strengthen the organization, the peak of the career
Butler came to the Heat team that suited him best and developed organizational skills. In the first season of the Heat, he led the Heat to the Finals. And now, Butler, who is both offensive and defensive, has once again attacked his first championship.