Jimmy Butler’s All-Star plea shows what’s wrong with today’s NBA

In recent years, the All-Star Game’s lack of competitiveness has become a talking point among NBA fans. Players like Anthony Edwards have admitted that players don’t want to play hard in those games, and judging by the comments on social media, the fans haven’t enjoyed the product. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has admittedly tried to make several tweaks to bring back excitement to what was once one of the most anticipated events in sports. That’s why Jimmy Butler’s latest joke on being an All-Star wasn’t funny at all. The Golden State Warriors shared an Instagram post to encourage their fans to vote for Butler as an All-Star. His reaction, however, left plenty to be desired. “Don’t vote for me guys. Instead somebody create a GoFundMe to send me to Barbados,” Butler commented on the post. “Thanks in advance. GO WARRIORS.” For starters, Butler’s averages of 19.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game for the 15-15 Warriors don’t necessarily scream “All-Star” in today’s high-scoring league. But more thanRead More