NBA legend Paul Pierce painted an interesting comparison between Indiana Pacers’ Jimmy Butler and the star player.
Butler is known to be one of the cleverest players in the league, and often flaunts his best performances in the playoffs.
The Golden State Warriors player averages 18.3 ppg, 5.3 RPG and 4.3 APG in regular season games throughout his career. This number increases to 21.3 ppg, 6.2 RPG and 4.6 APG in the playoffs.
Pierce, who won the championship between the Boston Celtics, was previewing the Milwaukee Bucks’ first round match against the Indiana Pacers.
The point guard didn’t have the best season this time, but if it was evidence from last year, the Pacers guard could wreak havoc for the Bucks, with him being supported by piercings.
Pierce said Halliburton will rise during the postseason and he will shoot more. This is similar to a player like Butler.
Last season, he led the Pacers on their first Eastern Conference Finals trip 10 years later.
Halliburton averaged 18.7 ppg and 8.2 APG during its run, with several large displays in its second round series, particularly with the New York Knicks.
Speaking about Halliburton and his increased production in the playoffs, Pierce said: “I like what I see from him in the playoffs. He usually step on his game and becomes like another player in the playoffs.” He likes Jimmy Butler to some extent, like in his production. ”
Pierce revealed that the Bucks have made it difficult to match Halliburton’s offensiveness in the playoffs.
“When I saw him and the Knicks, he stepped up like a score, and I think his aggression would hold the Bucks down because he’s more aggressive.
Last year, the Pacers were able to secure a dominant victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in the regular season and playoffs.
In the first round series, he was not the best of his efficient, but he wore a full display to help his team with the line.
It’s an advantage for the Pacers as Damian Lillard is expected to slowly return to the lineup after his injury.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is sometimes a ball handler role in roles he doesn’t know much about.
Meanwhile, Halliburton was one of the best point guards in the league, delivering a great performance in the playoffs.
He started late this year, but chose his game later in the season.
As the Pacers head towards their first round series with the Bucks, they hope to do their best from Halliburton.