The Chicago Bulls started this season on fire as they won their first three games and got huge performances from their “Big Three.” But after their hot start, the team has lost their last three matchups.
After their loss on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers, the team's All-Star shooting guard, Jimmy Butler, did not hold back and called out his teammates. He mentioned that others are not doing what they're supposed to do and asked for their help in order to win.
Via K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune:
“We knew we were going to hit adversity at one point. We didn't know it'd be now. We can't start games like this, dig ourselves a hole, come out with no energy. We don't even look like we're out there competing.”
“It's going to have to be me to lead the charge when it comes to coming out with the right energy, making sure we're doing everything we're supposed to do at both ends. I'm definitely capable of doing that. I can't come out lackadaisical. I have to make sure everybody is doing what they're supposed to do. That's on us. That's not even on the coaches. I haven't started out as aggressive as I should. I should always be the most aggressive one coming out of the gate.”
Butler hopes that his words will serve as a wake up call to the Bulls for them to get back on the right track. It will be very interesting to see how his teammates will react and how they'll show it on the court when they face the Orlando Magic on Monday night.
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