FS1 analyst Nick Wright ranked the Top 28 NBA players on 'First Things First.' Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was No. 21
Even at his age, he remains one of the best players in the NBA. That was evident by him making an appearance on the "King Of The Hill" list by FS1's Nick Wright. The selections were revealed earlier this week on "First Things First.""For one game, at peak health, I love them both," Wright said. "But over the course of the season, I don't know what I'm getting from them.
Butler is coming off somewhat of an off year that was impacted by injuries. He averaged 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and five assists, helping the Heat make the playoffs for the fifth straight season. Butler sustained a knee injury against the Philadelphia 76ers in the Play-In Tournament. He missed their first-round loss against the eventual champion Boston Celtics.
Now, comes the interesting offseason. Butler is reportedly interested in a two-year deal, which the Heat have yet to commit to. It means he could entertain offers from other teams that have shown interest. Among the teams that could reportedly pursue Butler are the Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers. It's been widely noted he wants to remain in Miami, so that is the thinking entering free agency.Shandel has covered the NBA since 2010, with previous stops at The Athletic and South Florida Sun-Sentinel. He has covered six NBA Finals, one Super Bowl, the NCAA basketball tournament.
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