Should I draft Nikola Jokic or Jimmy Butler?

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Nikola Jokic

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Jimmy Butler · Knee (Day To Day)

Stats
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	56.43	15.68
ADP	1.53	34.05
OFF	29	27
B2B	13	13
PROJ	4,265.30	3,065.00

PTS	24.9	21.5
FG	9.4	7
FG3	1	.6
FT	5	6.9
RB	10.8	5.2
AST	8.3	5.4
BLK	.9	.3
STL	1.5	1.9
TO	3.3	1.4

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Stats
Season Statistics
PROJ	4,820.3	2,273.3
PTS	26.4	20.8
FG	10.4	6.6
FG3	1.1	1.0
FT	4.5	6.6
RB	12.4	5.3
AST	9.0	5.0
BLK	.9	.3
STL	1.4	1.3
TO	3.0	1.7

Recent News
	Nuggets Trade Proposal Adds Jamal Murray Backup, Fulfill Nikola Jokic's Wish Published May 28th, 2024 via Heavy.com Nikola Jokic's First Appearance Since Nuggets Elimination Goes Viral Published May 28th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Bill Walton once compared Nikola Jokic to Martin Luther King Published May 28th, 2024 via Bolavip Nuggets Podcast: What went wrong for Denver, what comes next and the Nikola Jokic book to come with Mike Singer Published May 28th, 2024 via The Denver Post "Just outrageous" - NBA Fans slam ESPN insider for comparing Nikola Jokic's career to Bill Walton Published May 27th, 2024 via Sportskeeda Nikola Jokic back in his comfort zone, spotted attending horse races Published May 26th, 2024 via Nugg Love Nikola Jokic's Luka Doncic Comments Resurface During Mavericks-Timberwolves Published May 26th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Klee's Film Review: Trade for Wizards guard would elevate Nikola Jokic, Nuggets offense Published May 26th, 2024 via The Denver Gazette	76ers Willing To Give Jimmy Butler A Max Extension Published May 28th, 2024 Heat Rumors: Eyeing $113 Million Extension, Jimmy Butler Expected to Explore Free Agency; 76ers Remain ... Published May 28th, 2024 via EssentiallySports Report: Sixers 'prepared to give Jimmy Butler' a max extension if they can swing a trade Published May 28th, 2024 via Liberty Ballers NBA Rumors: Jimmy Butler could ink $113 million max extension with Philadelphia 76ers Published May 28th, 2024 via Sportskeeda Report: Sixers Interested In Blockbuster Jimmy Butler Trade Published May 28th, 2024 via The Spun Eastern Conference contender reportedly preparing to offer Jimmy Butler max contract if Miami Heat star is Published May 28th, 2024 via Sportsnaut Philadelphia 76ers Will Offer Jimmy Butler A Full Max Extension If He Forces A Trade From The Heat Published May 28th, 2024 via Fadeaway World Report: 76ers Could Give Jimmy Butler Max Salary Extension If Heat Move on Published May 28th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated

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