Then again, master artists aren’t always understood, especially when their medium of choice involves a palette of blood, sweat and mud.
The former Bull displayed his latest masterpiece in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Celtics, specifically a historic performance in a Game 6 elimination game in which Butler totaled 47 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and four steals.
And eventually it still wasn’t good enough, with Boston representing the East in the Finals by disposing of Butler and the Heat in Game 7.
That’s what should keep Bulls fans up at night.
They no longer have Butler.