Paul Pierce explained how certain players under Coach Thibodeau haven’t been the same after injury because of how much he plays them. Any player is at risk of injury, but Pierce believes Jimmy Butler should wait until he is 100% healthy to play again. It makes sense physically and financially.

“Thibs is coaching him, and we know how Derrick Rose ended up, Joakim Noah, these guys are battling injuries in their late twenties. These guys have run out of gas it seems like.”

Wise words from The Truth:

“Jimmy Butler, if I were him, get as healthy as possible. You have a long career ahead of you.”

No one knows the severity of the injury quite like Jimmy Butler so it all depends on how comfortable he is.