Jimmy Butler/Bulls Preseason game

[TallTitan34]

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A corn fell from the tree...

[lab_warrior]

Korver is a 2 only, he can't defend the 3.

Korver can't really defend much of anyone.  He's basically a spot up shooter in a 2-guard body. 

[HoopsMalone]

http://blogs.bulls.com/2011/12/bulls-open-preseason-by-beating-pacers-again/

Good article from Sam Smith.  Says Jimmy had a good plus/minus at the bottom.

[mr.MUskie]

Did he always wear that knee brace?  (see picture above, from front page of Tribune sports section)

[77ncaachamps]

Did he always wear that knee brace?  (see picture above, from front page of Tribune sports section)

No, but I'm sure he's learned some tips from the pros on how to keep his knees prime.

Wish him the best. If he succeeds, it's good for him and MU basketball especially in the Chitown area.
With JFB on the Bulls and hometown boy DWade filling it up in South Beach, it gives MU a great exposure.

Write up on "Pippen Ain't Easy" blog: http://pippenainteasy.com/

PIPPEN AIN'T EASY GAME BALL — Jimmy Butler (8pts/1ast/1reb/1stl) — The rookie showed up in his debut game hitting all three of his shots and even getting a steal. Butler was expected to come right in and produce as though he's been here and that is precisely what he did. Having Butler ready to go really takes a lot of stress off the Bulls who will already be tested to their limits with the schedule. Butler proved he can handle riding without training wheels an is ready for more action. How he does in the second preseason game will better help us gauge his abilities but the feeling is if featured heavily against the Lakers opening day it'll seem like Butler was always here. For that Jimmy Butler is the Pippen Ain't Easy Player of the Game.

Looking good, JFB!

[MerrittsMustache]

ESPN box score shows that Jimmy played 0 minutes last night. Does that mean he only got a few seconds of PT? Normally, it would say "DNP - Coach's Decision" (as it did for Lazar in OKC's game).

[muhoops1]

DNP - Coach's Decision" (as it did for Lazar in OKC's game).

and I watched that entire game.  God was it tedious, and no Lazar!