Brian Windhorst has reported that LeBron James has already began his recruiting process for this offseason, he has contacted Jimmy Butler about being a Laker. The Lakers getting Butler could be the exact thing they needed, or it could completely flip the franchise upside down and be the worst decision of all time.
Jimmy Butler is a top 25 player in the NBA today and a great defensive player. He is someone who will outwork the next person and demand the absolute best version of every player. Some players will hate him, like how the Timberwolves did, but he will be loved by LeBron James. LeBron is someone who demands the best from everyone to and with Jimmy, the Lakers will either completely fold or band together to make the playoffs.
With the Lakers becoming a complete joke overnight, with this offseason, adding Jimmy Butler could harm them. The Laker's young core is already at in a fragile state, with LeBron James trying to trade them for Anthony Davis, adding Butler could destroy them mentally. Butler arguably hurt Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns development and has harmed them mentally for years to come. With all of Butler's antics to demand the best out of you, some people will fold while others will rise to the occasion. In today's day and age it's unclear if the Laker's young core could take Jimmy Butler mentally on the team.
Butler at the end of the day is a phenomenal player who the lakers need to get on their team. Butler lead the 76er's during the playoffs and was doing everything he could to beat Toronto. Jimmy Butler is one of those player's who will be the greatest decision you ever made as a general manager, or the worst, but Butler is someone who you need to take a chance on.
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