The Sixers are pulling out all the stops for Jimmy Butler's arrival. In fact, ahead of his introductory press conference on Tuesday, members of the media spotted a unique batch of donuts in the team's media room. These are no ordinary pastries, though, as they feature an image of Butler's smiling face on the icing.
Jimmy Butler donuts at his press conference. #Sixers pic.twitter.com/Da7NAgXMni
— Jessica Camerato (@JessicaCamerato) November 13, 2018
Butler's arrival in Philly comes after weeks of back-and-forth with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The four-time All-Star made it clear that he wanted a trade, but the Wolves were holding on for the right deal. That deal came to fruition on Saturday, when the Sixers sent Robert Covington, Dario Saric, Jerryd Bayless and a 2022 second-round draft pick to the Wolves for Butler and Justin Patton.
Article Continues BelowAt this moment, it's difficult to judge how Butler will fit with the Sixers. He's certainly a gifted player, though. He'll be starting alongside several other talented players, including Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid.
In his 10 appearances with the Timberwolves this season, Butler, who's expected to play in Wednesday night's game against the Orlando Magic, has posted averages of 21.3 points on 47.1 percent shooting from the field (37.8 percent from beyond the arc), 5.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.4 steals and a block in 36.1 minutes per outing.
Wednesday night's Sixers-Magic game is slated to tip inside the Amway Center at 7:00 p.m. ET.