Jimmy Butler has been a star in the NBA for years now. His time with the Miami Heat, while short, saw two Finals appearances. However, they would both end in losses. Now, after beating around the bush for a few weeks, Butler, aka “Jimmy Buckets,” has officially requested a trade from the Miami Heat. Butler has no preference on what team will be his next. The star just made it very clear he is done with the Miami Heat organization. What is next for Butler? Will the star ever find a team he is happy with?
ESPN reports that Jimmy Butler made the official trade request during Thursday night’s post-game press conference. It was there when Butler stated that, “I want to see me getting my joy back playing basketball.” When the reporter followed up by asking if it was possible for that to happen in Miami, Jimmy responded by saying, “Probably not.” With the NBA trade deadline rapidly approaching, it seems to be shaping up to be a crazy one. Names like Jimmy Butler, LeBron James, Zion Williamson, and Brandon Ingram have even been thrown around.
NBA Fans React to Jimmy Butler’s Trade Request
However, despite everything Jimmy has done for the Heat, fans have some pretty heavy things to say about the news.
“Lots of people go to jobs they don’t love and don’t make 50 million to do it. This is absurd. Sorry,” said one.
“I’m not sure how to feel about this. If he were to get traded, who are we supposed to get,” asked another.
Finally, one Heat fan stated that “Jimmy is ungrateful.”
It is clear that Miami needs to move on from Butler and let Tyler Hero develop into even more of a star.
While Jimmy is springing this trade request on the organization, the Miami Heat needs to realize what Butler has done for the franchise. Two NBA Finals appearances, as well as putting his body on the line in the playoffs, should be enough to get him a better home. Although the team failed to bring home another championship, Butler did everything in his power to even get to the Finals against a hungry Los Angeles Lakers team.
Teams that could be in the Jimmy Butler sweepstakes are the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and even the Sacramento Kings. Jimmy Buckets is an explosive score-first guard. Jimmy is also a classic playoff riser. All of the NBA star’s numbers go up as soon as the regular season is over. Any contending team could benefit from Butler’s presence.
Jimmy Butler being traded seems inevitable. However, if or when it is done, can Jimmy step back up and help his new team win the NBA Finals? With playoffs still a couple of months away, what contender will take a chance on Butler? The NBA is about to get shaken up!
