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98.9% Of Miami Heat Organization Was Uncomfortable With Jimmy Butler’s “Emo” Look On Media Day

The majority of the Miami Heat didn't like Jimmy Butler's antics on media day.

The Vy Lee Tran
Oct 3, 2023
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Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

  • Jimmy Butler’s “emo look” upset a lot of the Miami Heat organization
  • Butler has a history of debuting new looks on media day
  • The way the superstar presented himself was considered “anti-Miami Heat culture”

Forward Jimmy Butler is widely considered to be the best player on the Miami Heat, and there is no doubt that many respect him for his work ethic and ability. However, it seems as though a lot of people in the Heat organization dislike what he did with his “emo look” during media day. 

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  • Jimmy Butler Believes He’s The Best Player In The World
  • Jimmy Butler Is In Line For An All-NBA Season

Recently, NBA insider Mike Wallace revealed that 98.9% of the Miami Heat organization was uncomfortable with Butler’s stunt during media day. He noted that what Butler did was “anti-Miami Heat culture”.

“98.9% of the Miami Heat organization was totally uncomfortable with what Jimmy Butler was doing yesterday. Like, this is so anti-Miami Heat culture, what we stand for.”

It is fair to say that the Miami Heat are an organization that has a lot of standards and expectations for their players. It is easy to see why the organization might be upset with how Butler presented himself on media day. However, at the end of the day, what matters is the product on the court. Jimmy Butler has consistently been excellent for the franchise on the court, and it is clear that his media day escapades are unlikely to affect his actual play.

During the 2022-23 season, Jimmy Butler averaged 22.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 5.3 assists for the Heat while shooting 35.0% from 3PT range. It will be interesting to see how he does this season, and the expectations should be nothing less than an All-NBA season.


Jimmy Butler Believes He’s The Best Player In The World

There is no doubt that Jimmy Butler is consistently confident in his game, and his recent comments gave us an insight into his mindset. Butler has claimed that he’s in the best player in the NBA, noting that he’s taking his chances against anyone else.

“Luckily, this is a team game. And I realize that I need my teammates to win, and I’ll always rely on my teammates and I’ll always be grateful for my teammates and I’ll always use my teammates to make sure we win games. But as far as being the best basketball player in the world goes? One-on-one? I’m taking my chances,” Butler claimed.

It is good to see that Jimmy Butler is confident going into the season. Though most people don’t believe he is the best player in the world, he is considered one of the top superstars in the league. However, he can strengthen his case as the top player in the NBA by winning the 2024 championship.


Jimmy Butler Is In Line For An All-NBA Season

There’s no doubt that Jimmy Butler is one of the best players in the NBA and impactful in most areas on the court. Butler will do anything to win, and that desire to win is part of the reason he’s had such success with the Miami Heat.

Last season, Jimmy Butler was named to the All-NBA Second Team due to his all-around impact for the Heat. We should expect more of the same this season, and Butler will likely be motivated after a tough Finals loss to the Denver Nuggets.

It remains to be seen if Jimmy Butler will be able to lead the Miami Heat to the championship. One thing is certain: Butler should never be counted out and will likely continue to overachieve in the league.

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ByThe Vy Lee Tran
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The Vy Lee Tran is a Senior Writer for Fadeaway World, specializing in trade scenarios, blockbuster trades, and the NBA salary cap. He graduated from Earlham College with honors and a B. A. in English.He is an avid fan of the NBA as a whole and thinks Stephen Curry is quite easily a top-10 player of all time. In his free time, you can find Lee playing basketball and working on his 3PT jumper. Expertise: NBA, Trade Scenarios, CBA, Salary Cap, Player BreakdownsFavorite Team: New Orleans Pelicans Featured On Sports Illustrated, HoopsHype, Heavy
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