Jimmy Butler made his debut last night in a Sixers’ loss to the Orlando Magic. The Magic were able to capitalize on a 21-0 run, vaulting themselves into pole position, and the Sixers weren’t ever able to counter with a run of similar proportions. Despite the loss, yesterday evening’s game was exciting — maybe the most exciting of the season. And that’s because of Mr. Butler. Butler carries with him a certain swagger and presence that makes a basketball game more compelling.
Butler’s first game in the red, white and blue wasn’t anything spectacular.