After trailing behind Dwyane Wade, Kyrie Irving, and Kyle Lowry in Eastern Conference back-court voting, Jimmy Butler could not surpass Lowry and Irving to become the Allstar starter. Kyle Lowry will start next to Dwyane Wade, Lebron James, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony.
Jimmy Butler has averaged 22.4 points per game, 5.0 rebounds per game, 4.3 assists per game, and has shot 45.3% from the field. Butler scored a career high of 53 points against the Sixers and broke Michael Jordan’s record for most points in a half with 40 points against the Raptors in the Bulls comeback victory.
Jimmy Butler received help to get his votes from Mark Wahlberg, the Chicago Bulls social media platforms, and the Facebook Page Die-Hard Chicago Bulls Fans.