Jimmy Butler is a True NBA Superstar: Unchecked

Butler had a career-defining performance in Game 3

Jimmy Butler had an all-time NBA Finals performance in leading the Miami Heat to victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3, becoming the only player, opponent or teammate, to outscore, outrebound and out-assist LeBron James in a Finals game.

Jimmy Butler is the 3rd player in NBA History to record a 40+ point triple-double in the NBA Finals, joining LeBron James in 2015 and Jerry West in 1969. pic.twitter.com/73uEtIJ6OD

— NBA History (@NBAHistory) October 5, 2020

Sports Illustrated host Robin Lundberg explains how this career defining performance proves that Butler belongs amongst the players considered to be true NBA superstars.