“ Who knows? “. This is how Jimmy Butler answered questions from the press regarding his contractual situation: will he be transferred shortly, will he extend with the Heat This summer, will he leave the franchise during the next free agency or will he accept his “player option” of 52.4 million to stay in Florida?
The vagueness remains regarding the future of the All-Star winger, who would almost be amused to know that his name has been at the heart of all the rumors since this week. Indeed, it is rumored that the leaders of Miami are inclined to part with him in the event of an interesting offer and the player has already targeted the Mavericks, the Rockets and the Warriors as potential landing points. In the night, ESPN even added the Suns to that list…
Shams Charania demolished by Bernie Lee
“ Actually, I like it » he admitted in any casein reference to these rumors, therefore. “ It's good that people are talking about me. But I don't think it gives me bad publicity, as it stands.. »
On the side of his agent, we are angry! ” Listen. I didn't say anything yesterday because I was busy, but if you don't stop using my name on your totally made up bullshit, because you know you usually don't deserve me taking the time to interested in it…” first wrote Bernie Lee on social networks. “I don't know what I'm going to do because I'm an elderly father, but know that it would be a sign of serious discontent. This is all fabricated…I have never done this, and honestly it would not help me or my position to do anything that was reported by this 'journalist'.”
For Jimmy Butler's agent, Shams Charania had better make amends, and explain that he “let ChatGPT write these rumors and that he thought he was Pete Vecsey (editor’s note: former New York insider)”.
No interest to deny for the person concerned
Not extended by the Heat during the summer, both because of his age (35 years old) and his numerous physical problems (122 missed games in more than five years in Florida…), Jimmy Butler assured that everything is going well for him .
“ My children matter, my happiness matters, my well-being matters and my family matters » he recalled. “ Right now, it's mostly about competition and competitiveness, staying healthy and playing correctly. I think that's what I've done so far, so we'll see what we get. »
Eager to fight for the title at this stage of his career, Jimmy Butler nevertheless does not see the point in saying that he wants to do it in Miami: “ I'm pretty sure you'll have information that says the opposite… So there's no point in me responding to that. »
With nearly 19 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 interception on average (56% shooting, 36% 3-point shooting and 79% free throws), “Jimmy Buckets” remains important for the Heat and he does not especially not look away from the success of this team (5th in the East with 12 victories and 10 defeats).
“ We're going to keep winning and I'm proud of my guys » he concluded. “ Everyone works hard here and we know what we are capable of. »
| Jimmy Butler | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2011-12 | CHI | 42 | 9 | 40.5 | 18.2 | 76.8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 2.6 |
| 2012-13 | CHI | 82 | 26 | 46.7 | 38.1 | 80.3 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 8.6 |
| 2013-14 | CHI | 67 | 39 | 39.7 | 28.3 | 76.9 | 1.3 | 3.6 | 4.9 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 13.1 |
| 2014-15 | CHI | 65 | 39 | 46.2 | 37.8 | 83.4 | 1.8 | 4.1 | 5.8 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 20.0 |
| 2015-16 | CHI | 67 | 37 | 45.5 | 31.1 | 83.2 | 1.2 | 4.2 | 5.3 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 20.9 |
| 2016-17 | CHI | 76 | 37 | 45.5 | 36.7 | 86.5 | 1.7 | 4.5 | 6.2 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 23.9 |
| 2017-18 | MIN | 59 | 37 | 47.4 | 35.0 | 85.4 | 1.3 | 4.0 | 5.3 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 22.2 |
| 2018-19 * | All Teams | 65 | 34 | 46.2 | 34.7 | 85.5 | 1.9 | 3.4 | 5.3 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 18.7 |
| 2018-19 * | PHL | 55 | 33 | 46.1 | 33.8 | 86.8 | 1.9 | 3.4 | 5.3 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 18.2 |
| 2018-19 * | MIN | 10 | 36 | 47.1 | 37.8 | 78.7 | 1.6 | 3.6 | 5.2 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 21.3 |
| 2019-20 | MIA | 58 | 34 | 45.5 | 24.4 | 83.4 | 1.8 | 4.8 | 6.7 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 19.9 |
| 2020-21 | MIA | 52 | 34 | 49.7 | 24.5 | 86.3 | 1.8 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 21.5 |
| 2021-22 | MIA | 57 | 34 | 48.0 | 23.3 | 87.0 | 1.8 | 4.1 | 5.9 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 21.4 |
| 2022-23 | MIA | 64 | 33 | 53.9 | 35.0 | 85.0 | 2.2 | 3.7 | 5.9 | 5.3 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 22.9 |
| 2023-24 | MIA | 60 | 34 | 49.9 | 41.4 | 85.8 | 1.8 | 3.5 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 20.8 |
| 2024-25 | MIA | 17 | 32 | 55.7 | 36.0 | 78.7 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 19.0 |
| Total | 831 | 33 | 47.2 | 33.0 | 84.2 | 1.6 | 3.7 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 18.4 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
