2011 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Jimmy Butler



Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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2011 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Jimmy Butler


Position: Small Forward

Size: 6-7, 220

School: Marquette, Senior


Strengths:
  • Versatility
  • Guards multiple positions
  • Active in passing lanes
  • Mid-range game
  • Pull-up jumper
  • Finishing with contact
  • Body control when attacking the basket
  • Nice post-up game for a small forward
  • Unselfish
  • Doesn’t force the issue
  • Free throw shooting
  • Has a great feel for the game



    Weaknesses:
  • Needs to become a more reliable three-point shooter
  • Often more worried about trying to draw contact than finishing
  • Not a great isolation player
  • Lacks NBA-level athleticism

    Summary: Jimmy Butler will not wow you with any certain area of his game, but he does a little bit of everything to help his team on the floor. He likely will end up going undrafted, but might be selected late in the second round if a team feels his versatility, especially on the defensive end, can earn him a roster spot.

    Player Comparison: Maurice Evans. A journey man throughout his NBA career, Evans is known for his intangibles and ability to defend more than anything else. Butler will have to follow a similar path if he is going to find a home at the next level since he is not a huge offensive threat.





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    2011 NBA Mock Draft


    2012 NBA Mock Draft


    2011 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings


    2011 NBA Draft Scouting Reports








    Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
    Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com.
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