5 goals for Jimmy Butler and the Timberwolves

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BOSTON, MA – APRIL 26: Jimmy Butler /

Lead the way on Defense

Jimmy Butler’s defensive game has been known about for some time. He can guard any guard or wing in the NBA. In a league where all the truly great players are on the wing, having a lock-down like Jimmy Butler helps the Timberwolves’ poorly performing defense.

Just look at a sample of what Butler brings to the table. Just look at it!

Jimmy Butler with the lock down defense on LeBron James https://t.co/NkP3AjaPm1
— Bulls Nation (@BullsNationCP) June 9, 2015

Jimmy Butler is equally efficient at defending the three-pointer. Opponents shot only 30% when being guarded by Butler. All in all, Butler defended over ten shots a game in the regular season and is one of the best.

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Whilst Wiggins has the potential, and will improve, guarding the J.R. Smith instead of LeBron James will be the Timberwolves wonders.