Butler is often referred to as "the analog basketball player in the digital age" He leads all players who have played ten games in the current playoffs in penalty attempts, averaging 9.1 per game. Analysts love being able to get to the line, only Kevin Durant is close to him at this statistic (8.7) He guards the ball better than any other 40-minute superstar in the league.

Butler doesn't lose much at all: just 2.1 turnovers per player in 40 minutes of practice.