Jimmy Butler consistently downplays the narrative that his offensive production increases during the NBA playoffs.
During the 2022–23 regular season, the Heat star averaged 22.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. In his four-year span with Miami, Butler has averaged 21.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.9 assists during the regular season.
But when it comes to the playoffs, Butler is averaging 27.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game this postseason and 24.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists through four playoff runs with the Heat, the best postseason numbers that he’s posted for any of the teams he’s played with.
