Philadelphia 76ers small forward Jimmy Butler says all he cares about is winning and that stats and making All-Star teams are not why he plays the game of basketball.

Butler is a four-time All-Star and has averaged at least 20 points per game four seasons in a row. However, Butler has never been past the second round of the playoffs. He has a great chance at ending that streak this season with the Sixers.

“As long as we're winning, I'm not worried about being an All-Star,” Butler said. “I'm not worried about being any of that stuff. I think winning takes care of everything, helps everybody look great. That's all I'm worried about.”

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Jimmy Butler has played in eight games with the Sixers. The swingman is averaging 18.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists while shooting 51.0 percent from the field, 54.5 percent from beyond the arc and 86.1 percent from the free-throw line. Philadelphia is 6-2 since acquiring Butler, who has hit two game-winners.

The Sixers are 15-8 on the season, third place in the Eastern Conference. With Jimmy Butler in the mix, Philadelphia has a great shot at making the NBA Finals for the first time since 2001. A Big Three of Butler, Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid is as lethal as they come.