Jimmy Butler came here to play, to have an actual impact.
His first two All-Star trips resulted in a nine-minute stint at Madison Square Garden and a DNP-INJ last season, as he rested a strained left knee.
"I want to compete against the best," the Bulls star said, "even though it's a different type of game. I know the gist. Don't go out there trying to guard people 94 feet."
Turns out that Butler might need a refresher on what this game is all about. During one Eastern Conference possession in the third quarter, he passed the ball to a teammate.