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Jackie MacMullan: Jimmy Butler, 76ers on "thin ice"
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:35 pm
by GoCeltics123
I don't think this affects his FA that much, but I think Jackie Mac alluded to what has been rumored before of issues with Butler in Philly:
"I think he's on thin ice, Zach," MacMullan said of Butler. "I think he's on thin ice. And I think he's a very talented player and no one has ever called him soft either, he's a very tough player. On paper, he would be exactly what you'd want on a team. He's not a selfish player, I would never say that about him. He defends, boy does he defend. He gets at it. He makes good decisions on the offensive end of the floor. I don't know him well enough to know, is it real or is it bravado—this whole idea that I'm going to take everyone on.
"I can tell you, having spent a couple of days in Philadelphia, they don't love it."
Lowe also mentioned he doesn't think Jimmy will get the full 5 year max offer from Philly, he thinks it'll be more like Jokic when he almost gets the max offer, but is a few dollars short.
Re: Jackie MacMullan: Jimmy Butler, 76ers on "thin ice"
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:37 pm
by Dominator83
I would be more concerned about the fact that he needs too see a wrist specialist today
Re: Jackie MacMullan: Jimmy Butler, 76ers on "thin ice"
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:39 pm
by Yank3525
Butler seems to need to be on a team that has an established veteran star.
Re: Jackie MacMullan: Jimmy Butler, 76ers on "thin ice"
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:39 pm
by GeorgeMarcus
On thin ice in general based on the Minny narrative, but I wouldn’t describe him being on thin ice in Philly. Things are going well here. Embiid/Simmons/Butler have been great on the court together.
Re: Jackie MacMullan: Jimmy Butler, 76ers on "thin ice"
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:39 pm
by clyde21
"I think he's on thin ice"
what does that even mean? that the 76ers are gonna trade him? lol
Re: Jackie MacMullan: Jimmy Butler, 76ers on "thin ice"
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:41 pm
by GeorgeMarcus
clyde21 wrote:"I think he's on thin ice"
what does that even mean? that the 76ers are gonna trade him? lol
Doesn’t mean a damn thing, other than maybe a team that wants Jimmy leaked a non-story
Re: Jackie MacMullan: Jimmy Butler, 76ers on "thin ice"
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:42 pm
by GoCeltics123
clyde21 wrote:"I think he's on thin ice"
what does that even mean? that the 76ers are gonna trade him? lol
She said, "talking to people in Philly", she got the vibe that he's on thin ice. Take that as you will man
Re: Jackie MacMullan: Jimmy Butler, 76ers on "thin ice"
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:42 pm
by GoCeltics123
GeorgeMarcus wrote:clyde21 wrote:"I think he's on thin ice"
what does that even mean? that the 76ers are gonna trade him? lol
Doesn’t mean a damn thing, other than maybe a team that wants Jimmy leaked a non-story
She said it came from her talking to the Sixers herself
"I can tell you, having spent a couple of days in Philadelphia, they don't love it."
Re: Jackie MacMullan: Jimmy Butler, 76ers on "thin ice"
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:43 pm
by clyde21
GoCeltics123 wrote:clyde21 wrote:"I think he's on thin ice"
what does that even mean? that the 76ers are gonna trade him? lol
She said, "talking to people in Philly", she got the vibe that he's on thin ice. Take that as you will man
again, what does 'He's on thin ice" mean? are they close to trading him? let him go in FA? and why would a reporter from Boston know anything about this?
Re: Jackie MacMullan: Jimmy Butler, 76ers on "thin ice"
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:45 pm
by RCM88x
Interesting this story comes from a Boston for life reporter.
Last time she reported on a team outside of Boston with the "LMA wants out of SA" it was completely BS.
Re: Jackie MacMullan: Jimmy Butler, 76ers on "thin ice"
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:46 pm
by DannyAingeIsGod
Diva
Re: Jackie MacMullan: Jimmy Butler, 76ers on "thin ice"
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:47 pm
by Domejandro
Questionable report, but Jimmy has a reputation of being not-so respectful towards staff, so I could see that frustrating people she potentially could be in contact with.
Re: Jackie MacMullan: Jimmy Butler, 76ers on "thin ice"
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:48 pm
by bondom34
Odd, a few days ago Haynes said he was "speaking on behalf of teammates" when he talked with Brown and they like him it seemed.
Re: Jackie MacMullan: Jimmy Butler, 76ers on "thin ice"
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:48 pm
by Froob
RCM88x wrote:Interesting this story comes from a Boston for life reporter.
Last time she reported on a team outside of Boston with the "LMA wants out of SA" it was completely BS.
Wasn’t that true until Pop smoothed things over?
Re: Jackie MacMullan: Jimmy Butler, 76ers on "thin ice"
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:48 pm
by GoCeltics123
RCM88x wrote:Interesting this story comes from a Boston for life reporter.
Last time she reported on a team outside of Boston with the "LMA wants out of SA" it was completely BS.
Pop literally admitted she was right but alright
Re: Jackie MacMullan: Jimmy Butler, 76ers on "thin ice"
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:49 pm
by GeorgeMarcus
GoCeltics123 wrote:GeorgeMarcus wrote:clyde21 wrote:"I think he's on thin ice"
what does that even mean? that the 76ers are gonna trade him? lol
Doesn’t mean a damn thing, other than maybe a team that wants Jimmy leaked a non-story
She said it came from her talking to the Sixers herself
"I can tell you, having spent a couple of days in Philadelphia, they don't love it."
Yes I read the quote but it’s extremely ambiguous. Who in the Sixers organization would tell Jackie MacMullan they have a problem with Butler’s antics? Unlikely to be anyone of significance, if anyone at all.
Re: Jackie MacMullan: Jimmy Butler, 76ers on "thin ice"
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:49 pm
by Prez
Usually I wouldn't buy this much at all but that Hoop Collective pod a couple weeks ago with Windhorst/Shelburne/Friedell does kinda back it up a bit, though things could've changed a lot since then and probably have.
Re: Jackie MacMullan: Jimmy Butler, 76ers on "thin ice"
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:49 pm
by RunOKC
I like Jimmy, hell of a player, but seems like there is some friction with teammates everywhere he's been. Could be a completely unfair assessment only reflecting his time in Minny.. What do 76ers fans think so far? Bulls fans?
Re: Jackie MacMullan: Jimmy Butler, 76ers on "thin ice"
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:50 pm
by skones
GeorgeMarcus wrote:On thin ice in general based on the Minny narrative, but I wouldn’t describe him being on thin ice in Philly. Things are going well here. Embiid/Simmons/Butler have been great on the court together.
I believe he offers Philadelphia deeper lineup versatility, but lineups featuring Embiid Simmons and Butler are only +2.7 net pp100. That's pretty lackluster given the financial commitment to Butler past this season, age, and overall firepower.
Re: Jackie MacMullan: Jimmy Butler, 76ers on "thin ice"
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 5:50 pm
by GoCeltics123
clyde21 wrote:GoCeltics123 wrote:clyde21 wrote:"I think he's on thin ice"
what does that even mean? that the 76ers are gonna trade him? lol
She said, "talking to people in Philly", she got the vibe that he's on thin ice. Take that as you will man
again, what does 'He's on thin ice" mean? are they close to trading him? let him go in FA? and why would a reporter from Boston know anything about this?
No clue man. I still think he re-signs and everything, maybe by thin ice they're referring to his request of the 5 year max.