Chicago Bulls shooting guard had high praise for the team’s leader. From Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune:
“(Butler) is leading us,” Wade said. “He’s doing what me and (Rajon) Rondo came here for him to do. That’s to really turn into a premier, premier player in this league — above just an All-Star. He’s defending the other team’s best guys, he’s rebounding, he’s passing, he’s scoring and he’s being aggressive. He’s good.”
Wade’s comments came after Butler’s spectacular performance against the Washington Wizards. Butler finished the game with 37 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds while leading the Bulls to a 106-95 victory.
Butler is one of the best two-way players in the league, and he’s proving that this season. Through 10 games, Butler is averaging 24.3 points*, 5.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and two steals* per game while shooting 48% from the field*, 43.2% from three-point range*, and 89.2% from the free throw line*.
*=Career-high
When asked about his impressive outing vs. the Wizards, Butler was humble in his response:
“I don’t consider that carrying,” Butler said. “I consider that making some shots and doing what they need me to do. That’s being aggressive. (Dwyane Wade) always tells me to come out with energy. I was just doing what my teammates want and need me to do.”
