Jimmy Butler was named to the USA Select Team that will practice against the national team in preparation for the FIBA World Cup, ESPN Chicago reports.

Butler was named to the USA Select Team that will practice against the national team in preparation for the FIBA World Cup, ESPN Chicago reports.

Analysis:

Butler is one of the best defensive players in the league and he will certainly help provide a challenge in practice. He took a big step forward last season as he was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team and is hoping to now take a step forward offensively this season.