SteemSports Presenter: Scott Frank, @scottybuckets
SteemSports Editor: Nolan Jacobson, @theprophet0, STEEM Witness & PeerPlays Witness.
I am here to report some huge trade news tonight at the NBA draft! Jimmy Butler of the Chicago Bulls was just traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves and reunites with his former head coach Tom Thibodeau who has been trying to trade for him for two whole years.
The Timberwolves gave up Kris Dunn, Zach Lavine, and the number seven pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, Lauri Markkanen out of the University of Arizona, for Butler. Ironically, Butler was rumored to have turned down a trade to Cleveland earlier this week which would have put him with Lebron and Kyrie. I still think Kris Dunn has STAR Power and have watched him since his days at Providence.
Bulls fans have mixed emotions as Jimmy Butler was drafted by the franchise. He was an over achiever that neared MVP level. He is a local kid that had a great career at Marquette and seemed to love living in Chicago.
What Does this Trade Prove?
- Coach Tom Thibodeau desperately wanted Jimmy Butler
- Jimmy Butler had little respect for Coach Fred Hoiberg
- Jimmy Butler didn't want to jump ship to play with Lebron. Very interesting.
This is a win-win for both Minnesota and Chicago. Minnesota is ready to make a run now and Chicago needs a FULL REBUILD. As always, time will tell but I think both teams and all the players involved made out well. Keep your eye open for a breakout year from Kris Dunn playing for Chicago and look out for the Minnesota Timberwolves making a lot of noise in the Western Conference. Cheers!
