It sounds like Jimmy Butler wants to retire with the Miami Heat.
Butler, who has played for the Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers, says he's finally home and playing for an organization he believes truly fits him:
“I really enjoy playing for this coach, for this organization with the guys that I’ve got riding with me,” Butler said, via USA TODAY Sports. “And I’m constantly smiling because I am happy. I’m home and everything about this organization fits me. Everything about the guys on this roster fits me.
“You never know what the future brings, but I had a good feeling I was going to be extremely happy.”
In the post-Dwyane Wade era, Miami president Pat Riley has found his new franchise player. Riley and head coach Erik Spoelstra are hoping Butler can lead the Heat back to the promised land. Miami missed the playoffs in 2018-19, but is well on its way to making it this season.
As part of a sign-and-trade deal between the Heat and Sixers, Butler signed a four-year, $141 million deal with Miami. A lot of pundits questioned Butler’s move to South Beach. However, Butler is proving everyone wrong so far and has the Heat playing elite basketball.
Butler’s hard-nosed style of play and personality is perfect for the Heat since Riley and Spoelstra love that type of basketball and grit. All the players in Miami don’t get offended when Butler calls them out if he sees something he doesn’t like. That’s exactly how Butler wants it to be.
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