Jimmy Butler

Decisions I make, the money, my contract, all of that will handle itself. I don't ever worry about my money. I already have enough money for the rest of my life. It's all about winning.

As a player, you look where I've come from, averaging 'X' amount of points, to where I am now, an All-Star.

I've changed, and I've learned every single year what to do and what not to do. But I still pride myself on going out and doing the right things. Doing what I'm supposed to be doing on both ends of the floor.

I've become a much better player, so I feel like my voice is heard and taken for what it's worth a little bit more.

It's not all fine and dandy, but a smile can go a long way. Show some love, be patient, and this world will be a much better place.

I'm country at heart. I love doing normal stuff, like back in my rookie year when nobody knew who I was, and I could grab dinner and have normal conversations.

I love music as a whole. Country music, hip-hop. I just like people being passionate with what they love to do.

I play really hard. I put my body on the line every damn practice. Every day in the games. That's my passion. That's how I give to the game.

I loved the city of Chicago, and I love the Reinsdorfs. I'm forever grateful for them in taking a chance on me, allowing me to become the player that I am today. It's still incredible to me that I got to hoop in a Bulls jersey.

I don't change the way that I play. I love the game of basketball, man. I ride with these guys in this locker room. They know that. If I've got something to say to them, I will say it. You may not like the way that it comes across. That's fine. But that's who I am.

I love the game, and I don't do it for any other reason except to compete and go up against the best and try to prove I can hang. All my emotion came out at one time.

I'm blessed; I'm fortunate to be able to play the game that I love every single day.