Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra had some choice words for Jimmy Butler when asked about the All-Star forward's first few months with the team this season
Erik Spoelstra, tongue firmly in cheek, about Jimmy Butler so far in Miami: “He’s been a total asshole. I can’t stand him.”
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) December 18, 2019
Obviously, coach Spo was kidding, as Butler has been instrumental in the Heat's success this season. Jimmy Buckets is averaging 21.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game. He's been a great leader for Miami both on and off the court, and it seems that he's fully embraced the role of being the team's next superstar.
Despite the fallout between Butler and his former teams, the Heat still did everything that they could to acquire him from the Sixers. They are confident with what the 30-year-old forward can do, and so far, their trust has been rewarded. Miami is fourth in the Eastern Conference standings, and they are one of the best defensive teams in the NBA right now.
Jimmy Butler is all about playing basketball and winning. He may not be in the MVP conversation, but he's definitely one of the best players in the league.
In the end, Erik Spoelstra using some nice sarcasm is just his way of expressing how happy he is that the Heat has Butler. Time will tell how far they go this season.
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