Jimmy Brown Has Aggressively Challenged Brett Brown Over Role In Offense

[RealGM Wiretap]

Jimmy Butler has aggressively challenged Brett Brown on his role in the offense, according to sources.

Butler has been vocal in his contesting of Brown and his system, including a recent film session in Portland that some witnesses considered "disrespectful" and beyond normal player-coach discourse.

Brown has said he had no issues with the exchange.

There has been some concern over Butler's long-term viability and fit with the 76ers.

Brown remains a popular figure within ownership and management while Butler will enter free agency this offseason.

Rival teams believe Butler will eventually decide to take meetings with interested suitors in July. 

Via Ramona Shelburne, Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

[Jeff Van Gully]

jimmy butler? problems? no way.

[random_hero891]

jimmy butler? problems? no way.

*surprised pikachu meme*

[gordoncatrell]

Hit job.
transparent.
Who represents Coach Brown?
Who wants Jimmy in LAL?


PS:
Superstars run film sessions.

[streets talking]

now we know who made joel embiid cry
and who ran markel fultz out of rotation
now jimmy butler tryna get the coach fired
soon he will try to get ben simmons traded

[ozthegap]

Hit job.
transparent.
Who represents Coach Brown?
Who wants Jimmy in LAL?


PS:
Superstars run film sessions.

I mean I don't doubt that happens to some extent. But this is in line with Jimmy's behavior on every team he's been on.

[BigTex]

I suppose someone will line up to throw money at Butler in the off season, but he is almost starting to get the Carmelo Anthony stench on him now. Supremely talented, but a royal pain in the ass who drags down the ability of the players around him and is a Complete pain in the ass and a prima donna and coach killer in the locker room. But look how long it took teams to wise to to Melo, so maybe he can get away with it.

[LOBoom1]

How Ridiculous is this dude man......cmon
Phili have almost ruined this potential championship era. Miss Porzingis for Okafor, miss Tatum for Fultz. And then shred all of their shooting around Simmons/Embiid. Saric gone, Covington gone, Bellinelli, Ilyasova. Not to mention Butler is a terrible fit, and not a great shooter/off ball player.
Terrible 76ers, terrible.

[Tiny ball]

How Ridiculous is this dude man......cmon
Phili have almost ruined this potential championship era. Miss Porzingis for Okafor, miss Tatum for Fultz. And then shred all of their shooting around Simmons/Embiid. Saric gone, Covington gone, Bellinelli, Ilyasova. Not to mention Butler is a terrible fit, and not a great shooter/off ball player.
Terrible 76ers, terrible.

Jimmy no buckets when it counts strikes again.

[BigHustle]

Hit job.
transparent.
Who represents Coach Brown?
Who wants Jimmy in LAL?


PS:
Superstars run film sessions.

I mean I don't doubt that happens to some extent. But this is in line with Jimmy's behavior on every team he's been on.

Article seems like a cheap shot although based in truth. Portraying Simmons as a stat hungry dude that would take off Jo’s face for a triple double. Might be true but why try to throw shade at multiple players? Probably the work of the agents assistant as too poorly done.

[gdog2004]

Coach Brown is a very easy to get along with dude. If Butler cant make it work with him, then he has real issues. Having said that this is probably much ado about nothing.
Butler can take meetings with other suitors in July, and the Sixers can also meet with Kawhi, Durant and Klay Thompson. All better players and fits for the Sixers IMO. And I like Jimmy a lot but just being real.

[xchange55]

Rumor was Celtics did not trade for Jimmy because they feared he would not get along with Hayward. Looks like they made the right choice - this guy is a head case. Played his way out of CHI, MIN, and possibly now PHI.

[TruthDoesntHurt]

Ignorant comments by an ignorant man

Rumor was Celtics did not trade for Jimmy because they feared he would not get along with Hayward. Looks like they made the right choice - this guy is a head case. Played his way out of CHI, MIN, and possibly now PHI.

[TKainZero]

I said it from the moment jimmy was traded

He is a malcontent who would not be happy as the 3rd option in philly...

He is the new Dwight Howard

[gordoncatrell]

Hit job.
transparent.
Who represents Coach Brown?
Who wants Jimmy in LAL?


PS:
Superstars run film sessions.

I mean I don't doubt that happens to some extent. But this is in line with Jimmy's behavior on every team he's been on.

Article seems like a cheap shot although based in truth. Portraying Simmons as a stat hungry dude that would take off Jo’s face for a triple double. Might be true but why try to throw shade at multiple players? Probably the work of the agents assistant as too poorly done.

Yes, JB has a reputation for being chippy
But - it's an odd hit piece with even more bizarre timing...
Power Agents run this league now - and there is only 2 real big agencies and only 2 media outlets....
I wonder if Ramona is their "friendly" reporter...

Why this article? if it's harmless and these things go on in all locker rooms w alpha stars w soft coaches
What's the play?

[njknicks]

Jimmy Butler has masterfully done what very few players have ever done in the league - systematically force himself into the very best situation & eventual land spot.

With Butlers recent ( & not surprising antics ), the Sixers are in a very precarious situation - the can risk losing Butler for nothing this offseason to free agency ( where he will surely be offered a max contract ) .... resign him at the risk of alienating their young cornerstones in Simmons / Embiid ... or trade him for quality assets that truly compliment Embiid / Simmons.

Welcome to becoming an NBA GM Elton Brand.

[alienpick]

Another PROVEN FAKE news story with Wojs name on it. This guy is a hack. Fake journalism. He’s nothing more than a gossipy 12 year old girl. take away his press badge!