Author Topic: CONGRATS to JFB -1st Round pick: Chicago Bulls (Read 8492 times)

cheebs09 · « **Reply #25 on:** June 23, 2011, 09:47:12 PM »

Remember when people thought he was a wasted scholarship. Sometimes we have to wait more than an exhibition game and a few non-conference games to judge players.

Congrats Jimmy! I think he will fit in very well on a contender. Hopefully he can do what Matthews has done and start out as a role player and grow into one of the main options.

Litehouse · « **Reply #26 on:** June 23, 2011, 09:47:30 PM »

So who else is there to compete with for PT?
Luol Deng
Taj Gibson
Ronnie Brewer
Kyle Korver
Rasual Butler

are any of these guys gone next year?

LastWarrior · « **Reply #27 on:** June 23, 2011, 09:57:25 PM »

Quote from: Litehouse on June 23, 2011, 09:47:30 PM

So who else is there to compete with for PT?
Luol Deng
Taj Gibson
Ronnie Brewer
Kyle Korver
Rasual Butler

Deng: Without a doubt, he is the starter at the 3. He had a great year.
Gibson: is the back-up at the 4. Very solid player. Jimmy ain't playing any 4 on the Bulls.
Brewer: the likely starter at the 2 given Bogans is probably gone.
Korver: bench guy that can't defend and will never start for the Bulls.
Rasual: he gone
Bogans: he gone

The Bulls are likely to pick-up a starting 2 in free agency which leaves CJ Watson as the back-up to Rose and Brewer as the back-up to the new SG. Jimmy will be able to battle with Brewer and Korver for minutes off the bench behind new SG and Deng. Coach Thibs love defense which will likely get Jimmy PT early.

Hoopaloop · « **Reply #28 on:** June 23, 2011, 10:29:01 PM »

Way to go Jimmy Butler

marquette09 · « **Reply #29 on:** June 23, 2011, 10:49:24 PM »

I believe that Bogans is back next year so thats another guy to compete with. However, I have a feeling that JB will work his way into the rotation as a backup for Deng. Deng played a lot of minutes this year and I don't think Thibs wants him playing that many minutes again this year.

As a Bulls fan, I was already pumped for next year, but it just got even better

ChicosBailBonds · « **Reply #30 on:** June 23, 2011, 11:15:56 PM »

Reinko, I'm looking forward to paying off the bet.

Well done Mr. Butler.

goldeneagles09 · « **Reply #31 on:** June 24, 2011, 02:29:28 AM »

Was at Caffrey's for the draft. There was a hush before the pick, almost as if we could all sense that Jimmy was going to be selected there. Place went wild when his name was called. Congrats to Jimmy Butler!

farmdaddy · « **Reply #32 on:** June 24, 2011, 07:34:44 AM »

It was nice last night to watch the news and see the local guy mention Jimmy and Marquette instead of focusing on the Illini for once.

BubbaWilliams · « **Reply #33 on:** June 24, 2011, 07:45:30 AM »

I LOVE the Bulls and Golden Eagles. Great day all around for basketball!
Plus, Jimmy will get some PT. He is a way better defender than Korver will ever be, and he may hit an open three or two, unlike Korver in the playoffs.

mileskishnish72 · « **Reply #34 on:** June 24, 2011, 07:53:18 AM »

Was pissed when the Celtics picked Brooks instead of Jimmy. Thank God they traded him away for the kid from Purdue. But since the Celts didn't take Jimmy I think that playing for Thibodeau will be a good situation for him. Let's hope this is another big step for JFB, the ultimate under the radar guy!

w0bbie · « **Reply #35 on:** June 24, 2011, 08:47:51 AM »

From ESPN Chicago

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nba/news/story?id=6698606

"Butler could join the rotation immediately, while it could be years until Mirotic suits up for Tom Thibodeau's team.

Forman believes he has filled at least one of those roster spots in the 6-foot-8 Butler, who averaged 15.7 points and 6.1 rebounds for the Golden Eagles. Butler was strong on the offensive glass, averaging 2.4 offensive rebounds per game in the rugged Big East. Butler stood out to the Bulls in his interviews because of his work ethic, and it seems clear in speaking with Bulls personnel that he will fit into the type of culture the team has tried to build over the past season under Thibodeau.

The prospect of playing with Derrick Rose, the NBA's reigning MVP, was an exciting one to Butler.

'I think he's going to be maybe the best player in this league one day. ... I just want to help this team win games,' Butler told "Chicago's Gamenight" on ESPN 1000 minutes after being drafted. 'That's what I'm here for. I want to win just like he wants to win. And I'm gonna do everything I can to bring it. [Give it] my all every day and hope that I can help us win a championship.'

Butler added that he looks forward to helping the Bulls do what they were unable to do in the 2011 playoffs: Defeat the Miami Heat.

'They just need somebody to go out there and guard,' Butler said. 'I'm telling you I'm going to make [Dwyane Wade], [LeBron James] work for every dribble, for every shot, for every step that they take. I'm gonna try to make it my hardest on them.'

'We're excited about what we accomplished, and with Jimmy Butler who we took with the 30th pick,' Forman told "Chicago's Gamenight." 'We think is a guy that's a real fit for us. Is a fit on the floor with the versatility he brings defensively and some of the things he can do offensively and is a real fit with our team off the floor. The type of makeup and character he has I think he'll fit in our locker room and with the culture we're creating.'"

reinko · « **Reply #36 on:** June 24, 2011, 08:53:55 AM »

Quote from: w0bbie on June 24, 2011, 08:47:51 AM

From ESPN Chicago

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nba/news/story?id=6698606

"Butler could join the rotation immediately, while it could be years until Mirotic suits up for Tom Thibodeau's team.

Forman believes he has filled at least one of those roster spots in the 6-foot-8 Butler, who averaged 15.7 points and 6.1 rebounds for the Golden Eagles. Butler was strong on the offensive glass, averaging 2.4 offensive rebounds per game in the rugged Big East. Butler stood out to the Bulls in his interviews because of his work ethic, and it seems clear in speaking with Bulls personnel that he will fit into the type of culture the team has tried to build over the past season under Thibodeau.

The prospect of playing with Derrick Rose, the NBA's reigning MVP, was an exciting one to Butler.

'I think he's going to be maybe the best player in this league one day. ... I just want to help this team win games,' Butler told "Chicago's Gamenight" on ESPN 1000 minutes after being drafted. 'That's what I'm here for. I want to win just like he wants to win. And I'm gonna do everything I can to bring it. [Give it] my all every day and hope that I can help us win a championship.'

Butler added that he looks forward to helping the Bulls do what they were unable to do in the 2011 playoffs: Defeat the Miami Heat.

'They just need somebody to go out there and guard,' Butler said. 'I'm telling you I'm going to make [Dwyane Wade], [LeBron James] work for every dribble, for every shot, for every step that they take. I'm gonna try to make it my hardest on them.'

'We're excited about what we accomplished, and with Jimmy Butler who we took with the 30th pick,' Forman told "Chicago's Gamenight." 'We think is a guy that's a real fit for us. Is a fit on the floor with the versatility he brings defensively and some of the things he can do offensively and is a real fit with our team off the floor. The type of makeup and character he has I think he'll fit in our locker room and with the culture we're creating.'"

BOOM!

HouWarrior · « **Reply #37 on:** June 24, 2011, 03:13:00 PM »

Quote from: LastWarrior on June 23, 2011, 09:57:25 PM

Deng: Without a doubt, he is the starter at the 3. He had a great year.
Gibson: is the back-up at the 4. Very solid player. Jimmy ain't playing any 4 on the Bulls.
Brewer: the likely starter at the 2 given Bogans is probably gone.
Korver: bench guy that can't defend and will never start for the Bulls.
Rasual: he gone
Bogans: he gone

The Bulls are likely to pick-up a starting 2 in free agency which leaves CJ Watson as the back-up to Rose and Brewer as the back-up to the new SG. Jimmy will be able to battle with Brewer and Korver for minutes off the bench behind new SG and Deng. Coach Thibs love defense which will likely get Jimmy PT early.

Quietly, the Bulls also acquired 6ft 10in SF(?) Nikola Mirotic,(Rockets 23rd...sent to Minn., who then traded him to Chi) from Real Madrid, projected as NBA ready, to play minutes at the 3 or 4...although his buyout/escape from the euro contract is a question/possible delay. If immediately resolved....This may be JB competition, too.
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Nikola-Mirotic-5134/

brewcity77 · « **Reply #38 on:** June 24, 2011, 03:31:13 PM »

Quote from: houwarrior on June 24, 2011, 03:13:00 PM

Quietly, the Bulls also acquired 6ft 10in SF(?) Nikola Mirotic,(Rockets 23rd...sent to Minn., who then traded him to Chi) from Real Madrid, projected as NBA ready, to play minutes at the 3 or 4...although his buyout/escape from the euro contract is a question/possible delay. If immediately resolved....This may be JB competition, too.
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Nikola-Mirotic-5134/

Everything I've heard today makes it sound like Mirotic won't be coming any time soon, possibly not until 2015. I doubt Butler will have to worry about him next season.

HouWarrior · « **Reply #39 on:** June 24, 2011, 04:27:00 PM »

Quote from: brewcity77 on June 24, 2011, 03:31:13 PM

Everything I've heard today makes it sound like Mirotic won't be coming any time soon, possibly not until 2015. I doubt Butler will have to worry about him next season.

Agree.
As Mirotic is listed at SF (never thought I'd see a 6ft 10in er at SF-lol), I thought it worth at least a quick note. This will be like Luis Scola, a pick now that will pay off for Bulls a few years from now.
JB wont start-- but I agree w/scouts seeing him as the ultimate NBA role player...the type that can have a nice, long stay in the league.

macman320 · « **Reply #40 on:** June 24, 2011, 04:50:04 PM »

Jimmy's the man! I'll think twice about judging a Buzz recruit right off the bat. D. Wilson seems to have the same makeup of a hard work ethic. He could be just the guy who is a solid practice player in year 1 and a top big east guard by senior year.

tower912 · « **Reply #41 on:** June 24, 2011, 05:06:31 PM »

Does anybody else remember way back when when some people would criticize JB for being too soft around the rim?

ChicosBailBonds · « **Reply #42 on:** June 24, 2011, 05:51:24 PM »

Quote from: tower912 on June 24, 2011, 05:06:31 PM

Does anybody else remember way back when when some people would criticize JB for being too soft around the rim?

I'm not understanding your point. Players can be soft at one point in their career and get better, that doesn't mean the criticism originally was invalid...right? Chris Crawford couldn't play a lick his Freshman year, neither could Amal...but they ended up pros after their senior years, that doesn't change the fact they couldn't play a lick earlier in their careers. Jimmy got better and stronger as a rebounder, not sure that changes the original comments.

I'd venture to say Gardner was overweight this year, out of shape, etc...by his senior year he might be the most chiseled, in shape guy on the team but that doesn't change what happened this year....same goes for how Vander played this year.

MUMac · « **Reply #43 on:** June 24, 2011, 08:03:04 PM »

Quote from: cheebs09 on June 23, 2011, 09:47:12 PM

Remember when people thought he was a wasted scholarship. Sometimes we have to wait more than an exhibition game and a few non-conference games to judge players.

No, I don't. But then again, I put more value in what Ted Baxter says anyway. He was the first person I saw mention Butler's name as a potential recruit. Spoke highly of his potential. That man knows his stuff!!

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