The Miami Heat's “Vice City” jerseys have become one of the top threads in the NBA, and Jimmy Butler had some fun with Goran Dragic during a recent shoot to show of the jerseys.
Dragic arrived on the set of the photoshoot to proclaim Heat fans should buy Butler's Vice City jersey. Butler, ever the humorous type, responded by impersonating Dragic.
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The two have become incredibly close friends ever since Butler arrived in South Beach. In fact, it is Butler's friendship with Dragic that likely provided extra incentive for the Heat to sign the veteran point guard to a two-year deal worth just north of $37 million.
It was initially anticipated the Heat would re-up with Dragic for just on season. But the 34-year-old was immensely impressive during the NBA restart in Orlando, and will now be part of Miami's championship window in the coming seasons. Still, the Heat seem to revolve around Butler.
The five-time All-Star galvanized the franchise this past season. Butler set the tone for Miami with his two-way play and competitiveness, and he has been an exceptional leader for young guys like Tyler Herro, who also blossomed in Orlando.
Whether Butler can help Miami get over the hump this year, however, remains to be seen.
The Heat lost Jae Crowder and Derrick Jones Jr. in free agency, but also added Avery Bradley and Maurice Harkless. There is the possibility Miami could trade for James Harden, but it would take giving up Herro in addition to other young assets, salary filler and massive draft compensation.
For now, the Heat will run it back. Butler and Dragic will lead them, and they will make sure to have some fun along the way.
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