ESPN Article on Jimmy

[Otule's Glass Eye]

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8299129/nba-top-three-risers-fallers-nbarank

"#NBArank: Three risers and fallers"

"With Derrick Rose injured, Butler has a chance to shine and rise through the #NBAranks."

"Three fast rising players"

1. Draymond Green

2. Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls #NBArank: 371

With Derrick Rose nursing his knee injury, Luol Deng battling wrist issues, and Rip Hamilton struggling with bodily deterioration, this could be Jimmy Butler's time to shine. Ronnie Brewer and Kyle Korver have left Chicago and Butler has the game to fill in -- and then some. He destroyed summer-league competition in Los Angeles, averaging 20.8 points and 6.5 rebounds, but most importantly he exhibited less apprehension about his 3-point shot. If he finds a reliable stroke from beyond the arc, look for him to build on his lukewarm 12.5 PER from his rookie season.

3. Andrew Nicholson

[MerrittsMustache]

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8299129/nba-top-three-risers-fallers-nbarank

"#NBArank: Three risers and fallers"

"With Derrick Rose injured, Butler has a chance to shine and rise through the #NBAranks."

"Three fast rising players

1. Draymond Green

2. Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls #NBArank: 371

With Derrick Rose nursing his knee injury, Luol Deng battling wrist issues, and Rip Hamilton struggling with bodily deterioration, this could be Jimmy Butler's time to shine. Ronnie Brewer and Kyle Korver have left Chicago and Butler has the game to fill in -- and then some. He destroyed summer-league competition in Los Angeles, averaging 20.8 points and 6.5 rebounds, but most importantly he exhibited less apprehension about his 3-point shot. If he finds a reliable stroke from beyond the arc, look for him to build on his lukewarm 12.5 PER from his rookie season.

3. Andrew Nicholson

Thanks for sharing.

As a Bulls/MU fan, I'd obviously love to see Jimmy have a breakout season in Chicago. It also pains me to be reminded that the Bulls' "missing piece" from last season continues to experience bodily deterioration.