Every time Butler took the floor last season, he did so intent on showing management it made a mistake in only offering a four-year, $44 million contract. That mentality transformed Butler into the NBA's most improved player — and an All-Star now averaging $19 million per year. The key to Butler becoming an elite player after his breakthrough season will be showing the same tenacity he did before he was paid like one. As enigmatic as Rose is, Butler always struck Tom Thibodeau's coaching staff as the player most interested in being treated like a superstar. He needs to report to training camp with buckets of humility.