Jimmy Butler And Kevin Hart Once Had A $10,000 Shooting Contest

Jimmy Butler took on the challenge of beating Kevin Hart in a 3-point contest a few years ago, but was he successful?

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Jimmy Butler is one of the most interesting characters in the NBA, often doing things just for himself without caring about what others may think. This attitude of his made him unlikable by many for years until he ended up in Miami, where his work ethic spoke for itself, and he became a treasured superstar in the franchise that once boasted Shaquille O’Neal, LeBron James, and Dwyane Wade.

Kevin Hart is always in the NBA world due to his love for the game and friendships with players. Butler is one of the people Hart knows well, and they once had a 3-point shooting contest. The first to make 5 threes would win in a best-of-seven series. Hart came out swinging with an early 2-0 lead, but Jimmy Butler came storming back to win the contest 4-3.

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Butler isn’t regarded as the best shooter, so Hart taking him the distance shouldn’t be surprising. However, Butler did take a while to lock in as he lost the first two rounds and even air-balled so badly that he hit the cameraman near the basket. A win is a win, and Butler walked out with the W.


Jimmy Butler Hoping To Lead A Miami Heat Resurgence

Butler’s time with the Heat is quite conflicting. They seem to struggle one out of 2 years, with his first year leading to an NBA Finals appearance and his second year leading to a first-round sweep loss at the hand of the Milwaukee Bucks (a team they beat in the 2020 playoffs). 

They rebounded from the 2021 playoffs loss by becoming the No. 1 seed and narrowly losing a Game 7 to the Boston Celtics. However, this season has been rough as the Heat are fighting to stay .500 and make the playoffs without the play-in. They are currently the 8th seed and tied with the 7th-seeded Indiana Pacers.

There have been significant roster concerns with the Heat, who don’t have good depth beyond their incredible collection of undrafted talent. Trades need to be made to improve the roster so that Butler can do what he does in the playoffs and lead the Heat closer to their achievements from last year.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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