Jimmy Butler's integration into his new team has been nearly seamless, as the four-time All-Star has tried to fill in the spots of need for the Philadelphia 76ers upon his arrival. Butler posted his first 30-plus-point game with his new team on Sunday and already has two game-winners to his name in only seven games of action, yet Sixers head coach Brett Brown is looking to get him to be more aggressive with the ball.

“He's not force-feeding anything,” the Sixers coach said before Sunday's 127-125 victory over the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Not his offensive game. Not his defensive game. And not his personality.”

Just like his first few games with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Butler often tries to feel out the process of adhering himself to the team, rather than bluntly forcing his way into the rotation. The strategy of becoming a facilitator and a defensive stopper didn't work in Minnesota, but has worked wonders in Philly.

However, Brown is hoping Butler becomes more assertive as the games go on.

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“There was a series of possessions the other day where there was probably five to six trips up and down the court that he didn't get a touch,” Brown said of Friday's surprising loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Wells Fargo Center.

Butler scored 22 points on 14 shots, which could have been much more if the Sixers didn't fall behind.

“There are times in the game, he's probably sacrificed or passed up a few opportunities to shoot the ball that catches me off guard,” Brown said. “I'm expecting him to shoot.

“I think that slowly that will dissipate. He will find his comfort zone, and we will all benefit from each other.”

It didn't take long for Butler to go from a teammate trying to fit in to his known alter ego of “Jimmy Buckets” in his time with Minnesota. It seems the same will take place during his time in Philly, but likely in a much more effortless manner, with a better supporting cast surrounding him.