The Timberwolves are 4-9 and losers of five consecutive games. And plenty of people place much of the blame for the team’s struggles on Jimmy Butler.
At all levels of sports, it’s easy to speculate as an outsider and pass judgment on what is happening on the inside of any given organization. A reporter may want to sell a story, television personalities need a popular take, and the passionate fan needs someone to blame if their team isn’t playing well.
“He’s out partying too much to focus on the team.”
“The coach has lost the locker room.