Butler led the underdog Heat through a challenging gauntlet of opponents (Bucks, Knicks and Celtics) all the way to the NBA Finals.Īfter going nuclear on the Bucks in the opening round by averaging 37.6 ppg, his scoring came back to Earth a bit, averaging 23.5 ppg since the Conference Quarterfinals. That consistency carried over to the postseason, and then some. He outperformed his ADP of 30 this season, finishing 11th in 9-cat leagues after putting up his most efficient season to date. Jimmy Butler, Miami HeatĬountless moments throughout the postseason have redefined Jimmy Butler into Himmy Butler. His 31st finish in 9-cat leagues this year puts him as a third-round player, but given the situation and play throughout this postseason, Booker is an early second-round pick for me in 2023-24.
8 games with KD: 28.5 points, 6.9 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 1.4 steals - 49/32/86 shooting splits Sure, everything went south in LA after their Bubble Championship, but Vogel's offense will undoubtedly run through Booker and Kevin Durant.īooker proved he could thrive alongside KD as he posted slightly better numbers with him in the lineup than without. New Suns head coach Frank Vogel is not known for his creative genius offensively, but he has a track record of letting his stars run the show (like his stint with the Lakers, LeBron James and Anthony Davis in 2020). Paul's decline and Ayton's inevitable departure will only give more usage to Booker. His contract is partially guaranteed, so I'll bet he stays on while the Suns actively try to offload their disgruntled star, Deandre Ayton. Chris Paul, 38, is in the twilight of his Hall-of-Fame career and is also coming off his worst NBA season since his rookie year. His game went to another level, posting 55.0 fantasy points per contest compared to 42.7 in the regular season - but with so much influx in Phoenix right now, can fantasy managers trust Booker in 2023-24?īooker underperformed relative to his ADP this past season, but the Suns have many looming concerns.
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