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    S.A. MacDonald
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    Can anyone describe this guy’s game in a nutshell? I remember he played very well against the Knicks earlier on in the season and he defended Carmelo very well. Just saw that he hasn’t played the last 3 games, probably cause of Deng/Korver/Brewer being available. Can he become part of a rotation in the future?

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    Chewy
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    What do you mean "last 3 games"? The season has been over for awhile now… Anyway… Korver and Brewer are gone so he is going to have an increased role for Chicago next year. He is a very strong defender who can guard 2s and 3s. His jumpshot is average at best and most of his limited offensive production will come from his slashing to the hoop which also is just ok.

    He basically is a defensive specialist who plays with a high motor.

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    druneave3
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    Butler is a solid defender with a good body (6’7). Poor-mans Scottie Pippen, jack-of-all trades, solid all-around game. His story is similar to that of The Blind Side and has a very strong work ethic and desire because of his upbringing. This shows on the court, hustling and giving his all on every possession, especially on defense. Offensively, he is not afraid to attack the basket and shows good awareness. A team player and a willing passer. Decent midrange game. Smart. He lived in the gym this offseason getting stronger and working on his jump shot.  Last season he looked very good in limited minutes and came in during key defensive situations. Did an excellent job guarding and bothering Melo one night. Like a lot of rookies, he rushed and tried to force a lot of things on offense. Hopefully Thibs doesn’t play Deng 40+ minutes a night and gives Butler some deserved playing time. He will be a great role player in this league for years to come.

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  • #708135
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    JoeWolf1

     Stacey Augmon is a guy I think his ceiling could be similar too.  His potential is that of his defense, but he’s athletic, has good size and can hit an open jumper.  Kind of a jack of all trades is where I see him, being in his prime.  Probably a 3rd or 4th option on offense, solid defender, a glue guy.  He needs to work on his 3, but he will because the Bulls need 3 point shooting.

    I see him being a 9 ppg 3.5 rpg 1.5 apg player this next season.  A steal of the 2011 draft.

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      DolanCare
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       augmon is an apt comparison. He will hang his hat on his versatile perimeter defense, and will learn more and more how to collect points while being on the floor. 

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