The Jimmy Butler-Miami Heat saga has finally come to an end. It is now known that Jimmy Butler will be donning the jersey of the Golden State Warriors from now on. However, a new story has given the trade an interesting twist. Butler was traded for Andrew Wiggins. Now, at face value, this piece of news alone does not seem enticing. However, back in 2019, it was the same Andrew Wiggins that Jimmy Butler termed as the most talented player in the NBA. How about that for an irony?
Well, with the trade being completed, several new updates have emerged on Jimmy Butler’s time with the Heat. Likewise, one such news from ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. According to the news, the NBA athlete and Pat Riley were celebrating Butler’s signing over a bottle of wine. When Riley asked the 35-year-old who he thought was the best player, Butler answered- Andrew Wiggins!
“Riley was surprised, those who were in the room remembered, and joked that Butler might need to be cut off from any more wine. But Butler insisted. Wiggins’ talent was incredible. Five years later, they were traded for each other,” wrote Windhorst.
REPORT: In 2019, Jimmy Butler celebrated his signing to the Heat with Pat Riley over a bottle of wine…
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Riley then asked Butler who the most talented player he’s ever played with was.
Jimmy’s response: “Andrew Wiggins.” 😳 (via @WindhorstESPN) pic.twitter.com/25O9mrME2U
Surely, this was a surprising revelation, to say the least. But as of now, Jimmy Butler’s chapter with the Miami Heat is well and truly over. Coming into a new setting, he is being welcomed by none other than Stephen Curry.
Stephen Curry Hopes For A ‘Committed’ Jimmy Butler
Several concerns were raised after Jimmy Butler’s trade to the Golden State Warriors. After such a bad fallout, fans were unsure which version of the NBA athlete they would be witnessing. However, star prospect Stephen Curry has stated that he is confident that Jimmy Butler will bring his A-game to the Warriors.
“I know there was a lot of drama down there (in Miami). Who really knows what the story is? We expect to have a motivated, committed Jimmy,” Curry said recently.
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Steph Curry on Jimmy Butler: “I know there was a lot of drama down there (in Miami). Who really knows what the story is. We expect to have a motivated, committed Jimmy.”
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Curry text Butler at halftime tonight to welcome him. Butler text a “pleasant” message back. pic.twitter.com/w9deX8Ohdg
Thus, it is evident that Jimmy Butler’s situation is still very concerning. It will be interesting to see how things pan out in the near future.
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