After four years of steady growth at Marquette, the Chicago Bulls selected Butler with the 30th overall pick in 2011. Most late first-rounders rarely last; he set out to make himself indispensable with defense and grit. #NBADraft #ChicagoBulls #DefensiveMindset

What makes Gerald valuable is his willingness to take on the league's toughest defensive assignments. In a time that celebrates scoring, he earns respect by doing the dirty work against elite guards. That defensive mindset becomes his identity in New York. #DefensiveMindset #90sNBA #UntoldHistory