On the Posted Up with Chris Haynes video podcast, Philadelphia 76ers star small forward Jimmy Butler said he has talked to Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Andrew Wiggins a few times since he was traded to the Sixers, but hasn't spoken with All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns.
Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns were the two players Jimmy Butler reportedly had issues with during his time in Minnesota. Butler requested a trade from the Timberwolves because he reportedly felt he couldn't win with Wiggins and Towns as his sidekicks.
Jimmy Butler with @ChrisBHaynes on Posted Up: I still talk to Tyus, talk to Wiggs a little bit, talk to Jeff, talk to Taj, Ryan Saunders…
Haynes: You're leaving one out.
Butler: I know. Ain't nothing wrong with that. Ain't say I talk to everybody.https://t.co/FHUw9kHUec
— Danny Cunningham (@RealDCunningham) January 29, 2019
Butler and Towns' relationship was believed to be more tenuous than Butler and Wiggins'. During the infamous practice where Butler verbally challenged his teammates, the four-time All-Star reportedly challenged Towns the hardest out of anyone.
Since the Jimmy Butler trade, Towns has been a completely different player. The former No. 1 overall pick is averaging 23.8 points and 12.6 rebounds since Butler was traded. The Timberwolves, however, are not in the playoff picture, as they are 24-26 on the season, 11th place in the Western Conference standings.
Jimmy Butler can be a hard teammate to play with, but in the end, everything he says is for the betterment of the team. It's just that some players can't handle criticism and Butler's leadership style, and that was apparently the case in Minnesota.
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