Top 10 Two-Way Players In The NBA TODAY

#6 Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler has been a vital cog for the Timberwolves this season

Jimmy Butler has one of the most amazing zero-to-hero stories in all of basketball. It is his work ethic, dedication to improving his fundamentals and his zeal to add to his skillset every offseason that has driven him to four All-Star games, three All-NBA selections and three All-Defensive selections in a fledgling career.

Ever since he was traded to the Timberwolves last summer, he has gone on to become the centerpiece of the Minnesota franchise.

Averaging 22.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game on a field goal percentage of 47.3%, Butler powered the franchise to third place in the Western Conference standings before going down with a meniscus injury in late February, virtually ensuring their first postseason appearance since 2004.

Butler guarded the best opposition player every night this season and led the Timberwolves in defensive win shares per game. Without his presence, the Wolves would probably be worse off than the 26th place they hold in defensive efficiency this year.