Chicago Bulls Breakout Star Jimmy Butler Turned Down A Huge Contract Offer, And Now He Looks Like A Genius

As the season has progressed, the Chicago Bulls have seen the development of a new star. Fourth-year guard Jimmy Butler has elevated his game to All-Star status. Butler is averaging career highs in points per game (22.2), field-goal percentage (48.7%), free-throw attempts (8.3), rebounds (6.2), and assists (3.2). Butler's breakout season has put the Bulls in an uncomfortable position, as he'll be a restricted free agent after the season. The Bulls tried to lock Butler up this past summer with a ...