Jimmy Butler had a phenomenal run in the 2023 NBA playoffs. He averaged 26.9 PPG, 6.5 RPG, and 5.9 APG during the postseason.
The highlight of Butler’s postseason run was in the first round of the playoffs vs. the Milwaukee Bucks. Butler led the eighth-seeded Heat to a 4-1 series win over the top-seeded Bucks. Former Heat player Gabe Vincent recently praised Jimmy Butler on a recent episode of JJ Redick’s ‘The Old Man & the Three’ podcast.
“First of all, about Jimmy, I think he’s one of the ultimate competitors I’ve ever been around,” Vincent said. “The way this guy loves to win is outrageous. It doesn’t always look pretty. It’s not a handhold, sometimes he’s going to get on you, he’s going to have expectations for the game, and most importantly, above all, with him is to just play basketball the right way.”
Vincent added: “In the playoffs, we were just telling him to carry us. We got into the Milwaukee series. It was like great now we got this three-headed monster over there to deal with and Jimmy was Jimmy in the truest fashion, you know, I mean, he was talking s**t, and we’re down 10 points with like five minutes left.”
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Butler averaged 37.6 PPG, 6.0 RPG, and 4.8 APG vs. the Bucks. His insane series included a 56-point scoring outburst in Game 4. Butler was a notch above the rest of the players in the series and caused a huge upset by eliminating the Bucks in the opening round of the playoffs.
Over the years, Jimmy Butler has earned the reputation of a trusted leader for the Miami Heat. He has led the team to two NBA Finals appearances in the last four seasons. The only thing missing from his resume is an NBA title, and he hopes to win it soon.
Jimmy Butler Promises To Win An NBA Championship With The Miami Heat
Jimmy Butler currently has two NBA Finals defeats on his resume. While reaching the biggest stage in the league is an achievement in itself, fans want to see him lift the glorious Larry O’Brien trophy, at least once in his career.
During his recent China tour, Butler made a huge promise to the NBA. He claimed the next time the Heat reach the finals, they will come out of the series as one-time champions.
“I believe that with all my heart, that we, I, will win a Championship for the Heat because I don’t plan on playing for another NBA team. The next time I’m talking to ya’ll here, I’ll be a one-time NBA champion.”
Butler is the living definition of the Heat Culture and winning a title for the franchise will make him a legend. Jimmy has failed twice, maybe the third time’s the charm?
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