The Miami Heat might add a more capable scorer than Jimmy Butler, but he’ll still be the number one part of whatever they do.
If Miami does succeed in acquiring an elite scorer soon, that approach may alter the superstar-esque production of Butler. He’s led Miami in both scoring and usage (25.8) for the previous two seasons.
However, with Miami currently lacking draft capital and quantifiable assets, that narrative seems all but tattered. The Miami Heat would need to package a multitude of players and picks for a top-tier scorer, and that plan hasn’t grown too likely.
"“I always just wanted to win, do whatever it took to win,” Butler said. “Nobody is taking it personally because we all have the same agenda. It’s not for stats. It’s not for fame. It’s not for none of that. It’s to win a championship. My leadership style, it works here.”"
While an elite scorer would move Butler to a secondary role, depending on how much Adebayo will improve offensively, there won’t be complaints. However, this should still be a Jimmy-ran franchise, and there should be enough trust that if he demands the ball, everyone should get out of his way.
After an abysmal postseason performance against the Bucks, viewers have been practically brainwashed by one relatively bad series. Although, this should be more of an incentive for Butler to remind everyone that he can still be a top scoring option.
If the Miami Heat fail to obtain any premier scorers through free-agency or in trades this summer, that burden immediately falls onto his lap once again.