the glue-guy guard whose value is bigger than the box score
J.J. Butler is a steady, high-IQ guard type whose best calling card has long been leadership, playmaking, and disruptive defense rather than volume scoring; in his Lipscomb career, he totaled 128 points, 109 assists, and 38 steals in 85 games, and later added a strong all-around season at Chestnut Hill with 116 points, 52 assists, and a team-high 38 steals. He looks like a fit for teams that want a connected, unselfish floor general who can organize possessions, pressure the ball, and keep the group together—less flash, more winning habits.
