But from the outside it doesn’t seem like a step.” Instead it’s like, ‘Oh, you’re not ready for the NBA.’ And I think I’m for sure ready for the NBA. “The perception of the G League is not a glorified thing. “I think that’s the reason why it can be so hard,” Butler said. That’s all fine, but no amount of success from the Jazz’s development system can change the perception of the G League. The Jazz are proud of their development system and they aren’t quiet about the prospects that they’ve turned into NBA stars and starters. Of course, playing G League minutes is not what Butler dreamed of or thought he was headed for when he was cutting down nets and drowning in confetti as one of the best players in college basketball. The next wrench is where we are right now, with Butler’s playing time happening away from an NBA team.Īt the very least, Butler is getting to play real minutes in competitive games while with the Stars and that’s what Jazz coach Quin Snyder and everyone else in the Jazz organization want for Butler. But a medical condition being investigated by the NBA and halting his pre-draft workouts sent red flags out and his draft stock began to plummet.īutler, who was at one point considered worthy of a late lottery pick in the draft, fell to the second round, where he was selected 40th overall by the Jazz.īut, he was selected and the Jazz feel like they got a steal.
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