NBA Scout Calls Jimmy Butler A 'Really Soft' Player

Jimmy Butler has been one of the best performers in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The Miami Heat star is playing with a chip on his shoulder, and the Heat look set to make it back to the NBA Finals. 

While the rest of the NBA is in awe of Butler, one anonymous scout thinks he's soft, but not for the bad reasons a lot of people tend to mention. 

"He's actually a really soft player," the scout told Brad Botkin of CBS Sports. "Think about it, you never see him just putting his head down and barreling to the bucket out of control. He's methodical. He gets in the lane at his own pace, he plays off of two feet. You look at all his spins and pump fakes, his footwork, his touch around the rim, it's all super soft. Nothing is forced. Even though there's a lot of force behind what he's doing. He's going to get you on his hip and ride you. He's going to put his shoulder into you and separate. But it's more subtle than you would think. He's strong enough to get to his spots with a little nudge. He's a lot like Kawhi Leonard in that way." 

Jimmy is having a great offseason once again, shocking the world while he tries to take his team to the biggest series of all. 

"A lot of people are asking themselves that same question," the scout said while laughing. "But the numbers are the numbers, man. He's a winner. You can't argue with the success he's had, really everywhere he's been, but especially in Miami where he is surrounded by shooters and can just concentrate on getting into the paint. It's a great fit for him."

No. 22 is really a master of his craft, and even though he claims there's no such a thing as 'Playoff Jimmy,' he has admitted he takes things more seriously after the All-Star break. Well, this season has been another proof of that, and Butler isn't stopping anytime soon.

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Jimmy Butler Is Set To Take Miami Heat All The Way To The Championship 

The veteran has stated his team is playing to reach the highest levels, and he doesn't care whether people support him or not. Butler is never afraid of challenges and the Heat always follow their leader. 

Right now they're up 1-0 against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals after taking Game 1 at TD Garden. Butler is set to finish his business three years after making it to the Finals. The Heat are constantly overlooked, but that only fuels their competitiveness. 

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