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Why is Jimmy Butler not a 2024 NBA All-Star? Closer look at Heat forward’s snub…
Jimmy Butler is without a doubt one of the best players in the NBA right now. He isn’t, however, chosen for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game since Bam Adebayo will be the Miami Heat’s only representative. The 13-year-old, four-time NBA All-Star was ranked behind other celebrities despite having an amazing 2023 postseason.
There will only be seven reserves available for each squad during the game. Butler faced competition from multiple talents in the Eastern Conference who were enjoying excellent seasons and putting up amazing numbers on the court.
This isn’t to say that Jimmy Butler has regressed compared to past seasons. However, he is also known to increase his intensity come playoff time as he takes a more reserved approach to the grind of a regular-season schedule.
Interestingly, when New York Knicks forward Julius Randle and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid were sidelined with injuries, replacements were put in place. Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young and Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes became the substitutes in place of the injured stars.
Butler is averaging 21.4 points (50.0% shooting, including 44.0% from 3-point range), 5.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game this season.
This isn’t to say that Jimmy Butler has regressed compared to past seasons. However, he is also known to increase his intensity come playoff time as he takes a more reserved approach to the grind of a regular-season schedule
Interestingly, when New York Knicks forward Julius Randle and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid were sidelined with injuries, replacements were put in place. Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young and Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes became the substitutes in place of the injured stars.
Butler is averaging 21.4 points (50.0% shooting, including 44.0% from 3-point range), 5.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game this season.
