Talk about making good on a promise to one’s self. Prior to the 2014-15 NBA season, the Chicago Bulls offered Jimmy Butler a four-year, $44 million contract extension, which he refused. Instead, Butler wanted to prove to himself that he could play above and beyond in a contract year. The payoff is the Bulls now offering him a five-year, $90 million maximum contract, a deal in which Butler would be foolish to disregard.

Up until this point, it has been reported that the 25-year-old would prefer a three-year contract with another team. Considering he quickly emerged as one of the best two-way players in the league, the thought process is a three-year deal with a player option on the third year will allow him to make a nice chunk of cash over the next two years and still be able to sign a new maximum contract when the new television deal kicks in.

Of course, Chicago offering a maximum contract has changed Butler’s entire perspective on free agency. Several reports have suggested the swingman has cancelled all meetings with other teams in order to apply his full focus on the $90 million deal. Those same reports have also suggested the only way Butler accepts the Bulls’ qualifying offer is if the fifth year on the contract is a player option, which is something Chicago will most likely agree to do.

With plenty of uncertainty occurring in the Windy City heading into next season, re-signing Butler would be a tremendous victory. Not only is he one of the top rising players in the NBA, but also he is someone Chicago can build around going forward.

Retaining the rights to Mike Dunleavy and Butler would instantly make the 2015 offseason a win for the Bulls.

Michael Terrill is a Senior Writer for Rant Sports. Follow him on Twitter @MichaelTerrill, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.