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Minnesota Timberwolves: Who’s Up and Who’s Down a review of Tom Thibedeau and starting five performance.

By Ken Bradley

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 01: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts with Taj Gibson #67 of the Minnesota Timberwolves after scoring a three pointer during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on November 1, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Minnesota won the game 104 -98. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 01: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts with Taj Gibson #67 of the Minnesota Timberwolves after scoring a three pointer during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on November 1, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Minnesota won the game 104 -98. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – FEBRUARY 1: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks on February 1, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – FEBRUARY 1: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks on February 1, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler Minutes 32.8 37.1 UP
Shooting Guard Points 16.3 22.3 UP
28 Years Old Assists 3.4 5.1 UP
7th season Rebounds 4.9 5.4 UP
Overal Grade UP

Jimmy Butler’s minutes are up when compared to his career average this season. Over his seven years in the NBA he’s played similar minutes three other seasons. They are higher when compared to his rookie and second season and he’s averaged 1.5 more minutes than his third and fourth seasons this year.

Jimmy Buckets is shooting above his career average and only last season with the Chicago Bulls did he score more points (23.9) versus this season (22.6).

His assists are above his career average and again only slightly lower than last season with the Bulls.

His rebounds are also above average when compared to his career average although he rebounded at a slightly higher rate last season and his fourth year in the league.

Even though in several statistical categories Mr. Butler isn’t performing at career-highs his overall impact grade is UP. It’s fair to believe any statistical decline is the result of playing with a deeper team.

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