Jimmy Butler and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> are on the verge of elimination against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a> in what would be the worst collapse in NBA history. Their 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals has vanished and everything will be settled next Monday at The Garden in Game 7.



The last month has been incredible for the Heat. They lost the first game of the play-in against the Atlanta Hawks and were almost knocked out by the Chicago Bulls in the same stage. Then, in an unexpected turn of events, Miami eliminated the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks. 


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Now, Miami are surrounded with doubts after losing three consecutive games against the Celtics. However, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a> went all-in again and guaranteed a win in the series. The entire <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> will be watching. 



<h2>Jimmy Butler sends another incredible message to the Celtics prior to Game 7</h2>



So, prior to the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals, teams with a 3-0 lead in the playoffs were 150-0 in NBA history. The Miami Heat will be the first to defend that advantage in a Game 7 on the road. If not, the Celtics will have the greatest comeback ever. 







Even in those circumstances, Jimmy Butler stays confident the Heat won’t be in the record books. After losing Game 6 at home, the star player of Miami was smiling at the challenge.



“We can do it. I know that we will do it. We gotta go on the road and win in a very tough environment, but we’re capable of it. So, let’s get busy. We’re gonna do it as a unit. Everybody’s smiling because we know we’re very capable of it. We’re gonna go in there and we’re gonna win.”



Furthermore, Jimmy Butler took full responsibility of losing Game 6 at home as he had a terrible field-goal percentage just making 5 of 21. The Heat’s star guaranteed that won’t happen again. 


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“I told the guys in the locker room that if I play better (on Game 6), we’re not even in this position. Honestly speaking. And I will be better and that’s what makes me smile because those guys follow my lead. When I’m playing better, I think we’re playing better as a whole.”

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Jimmy Butler sends incredible warning to Celtics ahead of Game 7 - Bolavip US

Jimmy Butler sends incredible warning to Celtics ahead of Game 7

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Jimmy Butler and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> had a 3-0 lead in the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals. However, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a> are back and, thanks to two consecutive victories, there are a lot of doubts surrounding Erik Spoelstra’s team.



The Heat have been spectacular in the playoffs eliminating the top seeded Milwaukee Bucks and then the New York Knicks. It’s important to remember they lost against the Atlanta Hawks in the play-in tournament and almost got knocked out by the Chicago Bulls. The turnaround is just impressive.


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However, after two losses, everyone’s counting out the Miami Heat. To lose a 3-0 advantage would be unprecedented in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> and, as a consequence, the pressure is on. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a> had an answer for the doubters.



<h2>Jimmy Butler guarantees a win in Game 6 against the Celtics</h2>



After Game 5 at Boston, Jimmy Butler was asked about what’s the situation inside the Heat’s locker room following two consecutive losses by a combined margin of 30 points. The superstar calmly sent a massive warning.







“It’s gonna be all smiles. We’re gonna keep it very consistent knowing that we’re going to win the next game. We just have to close out at home. The last two games are not who we are. It just happened to be that way. We stopped playing defense halfway because we didn’t make shots. We just gotta come out and play harder”.


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Even though reporters questioned how he could be so confident in this situation, Butler never hesitated. “We just gotta player better. Start the game better. Make it more difficult for them. They’re on a rhythm since the beginning of the game, but we’re always going to stay positive knowing that we can and we will win this series.“

Jimmy Butler's warning to Celtics for Game 6 - Bolavip US

Jimmy Butler's warning to Celtics for Game 6

Jimmy Butler and Grant Williams are the hottest topic in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba-playoffs">NBA playoffs</a>. Their exchange of words came in the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> and the Boston Celtics. 



Grant Williams&nbsp;scored a three-pointer to give the Celtics a 96-87 advantage with six minutes remaining and talked in the face of Jimmy Butler. He answered with a tremendous shot while being fouled. A 3-point play. 


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Both got into a heated exchange of words which ended with a technical foul for both players. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a> said this of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a> while celebrating on the court: “They thought he was the answer. Come on!&nbsp;That’s your answer to the Jimmy Butler problem?&nbsp;That’s the answer? That’s the answer to the problem?”



<h2>Grant Williams sends a warning to Jimmy Butler </h2>



During the post-game press conference, Jimmy Butler stayed on the same line when a reporter asked him: “So, Jimmy, Grant wasn’t the answer. Was he?” The star from the Heat just said: “Hell, no. He wasn’t“.







Now, Grant Williams has answered prior to Game 3 which will be played on Sunday at Miami with Heat leading the series 2-0. “Jimmy got the best of me tonight, and at the end of the day, it’s out of respect. I’m not going to run away from it.”


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Furthermore, Williams said he’s not going to give up against Jimmy Butler. “My mom always taught me…you don’t come back home until you come battle again. You either come back before you die or you come back and get a win. I’m not willing to die in the finals. I’m ready to get a win. I’m ready to come back and come into Game 3 with a better mentality.”

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Grant Williams sends warning to Jimmy Butler - Bolavip US

Grant Williams sends warning to Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler is delivering, once again, epic performances during the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba-playoffs">NBA playoffs</a>. This Friday, on Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the star of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> scored 27 points in a 111-105 win over the Celtics on the road. They have a 2-0 lead in the series. 



Of course, the moment everyone’s talking about came in the fourth quarter when Grant Williams scored a three-pointer to give the Celtics a 96-87 advantage with six minutes remaining. 


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Then, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a> answered with a tremendous shot while being fouled. Yes. A 3-point play to strike back. When that happened, Butler and Williams got into a heated exchange of words which ended with a technical foul for both players. After the game, Jimmy had an amazing message for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a>. 



<h2>Jimmy Butler sends message to Grant Williams and Boston Celtics</h2>



First, while celebrating on the court with Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler talked to his teammate about Grant Williams. “They thought he was the answer. Come on! That’s your answer to the Jimmy Butler problem? That’s the answer? That’s the answer to the problem?”







Then, during the post-game press conference, Butler stayed on the same line when a reporter asked him: “So, Jimmy, Grant wasn’t the answer. Was he?” The star from the Heat just said: “Hell, no. He wasn’t“.



Jimmy Butler went further on the topic. “He hit a big shot and started talking to me. I like that. I’m all for that. It makes me key in a lot more. It pushes that will that I have to win a lot more. It makes me smile. It really does.”


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Nevertheless, Butler admitted his situation with Grant Williams stays on the court. “It’s just competition. I do respect him, though. He’s a big part of what they try to do. He switches. He can shoot the ball. I just don’t know if I’m the best person to talk to.”

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Jimmy Butler sends hilarious message to Grant Williams and Celtics

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> had struggled to be competitive for some years after LeBron James’ departure in 2014. However, the team got back to prominence after pulling off the signing of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a> in 2019.



Flash forward to 2023, and Jimmy Buckets is the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Heat-legend-explains-Jimmy-Butlers-true-impact-on-the-teams-culture-20230504-0020.html">face of the franchise</a>. With Butler, the Heat have reached their third Conference Finals in four years, and now they hope to win the rematch against the Boston Celtics.



This may be pretty much what Pat Riley envisioned when he went after the former Sixers star, who is on pace to becoming a franchise legend. If not, why would the Heat president offer Butler to use a number that was actually retired?



<h2>Jimmy Butler reveals Heat were willing to unretire Michael Jordan’s No. 23 for him</h2>



In a recent Instagram story, Butler recalls the moment he chose to wear No. 22 in Miami. The No. 23 he had previously used in Minnesota and Philadelphia wasn’t available because the Heat retired it in honor of Michael Jordan. However, Butler revealed that Riley was willing to let him have it.



“21, I think is a wrap for me because that was my Chicago days. I’ll never wear 21 again. You can’t wear 23 here because of MJ [Michael Jordan]. Literally, Pat Riley retired it. But I will say this — whenever I did come here, Pat told me that I could wear 23 but I said no. So 22 it is,” Butler said.



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Now we can’t imagine Butler with a different number, but the Heat’s No. 23 would look really good on him. Either way, Jimmy doesn’t want to mess with anyone’s legacy, and that’s fine, because he’s writing his own chapter in Miami.

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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat were willing to unretire a number for Jimmy Butler

The attention in this part of the season points to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba-playoffs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2023 NBA Playoffs</a>. There are great matchups in the semifinals on both Conferences, but the last individual awards were given recently with the confirmation of the All-NBA First Team.
This is a team made with the best players of the regular season. Last week <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Joel-Embiid-blames-the-NBA-and-MVP-trophy-for-playoff-struggles-20230508-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joel Embiid</a> received the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-MVP-2022-2023-How-many-votes-did-LeBron-James-receive-20230503-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022-2023 NBA MVP award</a>, so this was the recognition missing. As it always happens, some fans will disagree with the choices no matter who is picked. 
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Embiid continues showing he is at the top of his game right now with what he is doing for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/philadelphia-76ers-t102083" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/boston-celtics-t101837" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a>. He was one of the selections, although the stars that joined the former third overall pick have nothing to envy him.
<h2>Embiid, Antetokounmpo lead the first team</h2>
There was only one unanimous selection in the 2023 All-NBA First Team, but it wasn’t the reigning MVP Embiid. The only player to get that added honor was <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Giannis-Antetokounmpo-could-force-the-Bucks-to-part-ways-with-a-key-piece-20230428-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a> of the Milwaukee Bucks. This was the fifth consecutive year that Antetokounmpo makes the first team thanks to the 31.1 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 5.7 assists he averaged.
The full team also includes <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Kristaps-Porzingis-makes-bold-admission-about-playing-with-Luka-Doncic-20230509-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Luka Doncic</a> despite the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Mavs-could-trade-for-a-star-big-if-Kyrie-Irving-stays-with-Luka-Doncic-20230414-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a> had an awful season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in a surprisingly good year for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the always consistent Jayson Tatum of the Celtics. It’s a great team, although there are high-profile names that aren’t in it.
<h3>All-NBA First Team 2022-2023</h3>
G Luka Doncic – Dallas Mavericks G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Oklahoma City Thunder F Jayson Tatum – Boston Celtics F Giannis Antetokounmpo – Milwaukee Bucks C Joel Embiid – Philadelphia 76ers
<h2>All-NBA First Team 2023: Who were the biggest snubs?</h2>
5- Ja Morant – Memphis Grizzlies
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-and-NBA-players-suspended-because-of-guns-20230308-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Morant</a> had a very wild season for a lot of reasons. Considering the Grizzlies finished second in the Western Conference, it’s strange to not see him here being the best player on the team. Injuries played a huge role, but there is no doubt his off-the-court issues went against him. The most curious thing around his absence is that he didn’t even make the All-NBA Third Team.
4- Jimmy Butler – Miami Heat
Anyone watching the playoffs might think that it is a mistake, although the regular season is the only thing that matters in this list. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Heat-legend-explains-Jimmy-Butlers-true-impact-on-the-teams-culture-20230504-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Butler</a> has been impressive in the first round when the eight-seeded Miami eliminated the top seed Milwaukee, but he couldn’t play at his best consistency before the postseason. He was at least part of the All-NBA Second Team.
3- LeBron James – Los Angeles Lakers
James has been named to an All-NBA Team for the 19th consecutive year. However, this time he was selected for the third roster. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/LeBron-James-could-break-an-unbelievable-NBA-record-in-Lakers-vs-Warriors-20230502-0051.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron</a> has the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a>as a real title contender, although the team wasn’t very good in the first half of the season. He was only able to play in 55 games, so that’s the explanation around his absence.
2- Steph Curry – Golden State Warriors
Curry also missed a lot of games this season, totaling just 56. The two-time NBA MVP ended up being part of the All-NBA Second Team averaging of 29.4 points. He is the player that give the Warriors hope they can win any match they play, but missing 26 games was probably what took him out of the main team. Despite Gilgeous-Alexander had his best year, it is still rare to place him ahead of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden State</a>’s star.
1- Nikola Jokic – Denver Nuggets
Jokic is the biggest snub without any doubt. The only reason to not have the Serbian in the first team is that there is just one center in it. Embiid was the NBA MVP, so he deserved his spot. Although <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/denver-nuggets-t100211" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Denver</a>‘s player finished right behind him in that race. He was in the All-NBA Second Team even though he averaged 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 9.8 assists.

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All-NBA First Team 2023: Joel Embiid headlines, Steph Curry among the biggest snubs - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami Heat</a> made a big gamble by choosing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jimmy Butler</a> to be their next franchise player. He had developed a close relationship with Dwyane Wade from their days with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chicago Bulls</a>, and he just knew he was the right guy to carry his torch.
Butler had a bit of a tough reputation at the time they signed him. Even so, it didn’t take long before he proved to be just perfect for that organization, even leading them back to the NBA Finals.
So, now that Butler has shaken off that narrative about being a bad teammate, Heat legend <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/udonis-haslem-and-the-nba-players-who-have-playedat-least-20-seasons-with-only-one-franchise-20220821-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Udonis Haslem</a> explained just how much of a positive impact he’s made since arriving in South Florida.
<h2>Udonis Haslem Says Jimmy Butler Turned The Heat Into A Pack Of Dogs</h2>
“I had got a chance to go out to dinner with Jimmy with D-Wade and just getting a chance to understand Jimmy,” Haslem said on ‘All The Smoke’.“The first thing people think about Jimmy is: ‘he listens to country music, he must be weird.’ Ain’t nothing weird about Jimmy. If you get a chance to sit down and chop it up with Jimmy, you understand Jimmy; you know where he comes from.”
“Jimmy just keeps everything close to him,” Haslem continued.“He ain’t wide open with his friendships; he ain’t got a lot of friends, he ain’t running his mouth out there telling all his business. I respect that and I appreciate that. Like I tell people all the time, if you put a dog outside, he gonna go around and go in your trash can, tear your yard open up, and you’re gonna come out in the morning, and your sh*t is gonna be in shambles. You put it in the kennel with other dogs, he’s gonna make a pack and that’s what he did. He came down here with us and he made a pack.”
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Butler is a proven winner and a leader. Some may not like his ways from the outside, but he’s the kind of player everyone would love to have on their team. Hopefully, all that hard work will one day pay off with a ring.

Heat legend explains Jimmy Butler's true impact on the team's culture

Heat legend explains Jimmy Butler's true impact on the team's culture - Bolavip US

For years, there’s been a running story about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jimmy Butler</a> beating the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota%C2%A0timberwolves" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minnesota Timberwolves</a>starters with third-stringers. He became a bit of an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> legend ever since that day.
Butler is one of the most competitive guys in the league, and he was trying to get a new contract. He didn’t exactly get along with one of his co-stars, so he wanted to make a statement.
That was when he was still a rising star and long before he led the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami Heat</a> to the NBA Finals. Of course, most people didn’t even know the actual details or whether that legendary performance in practice actually happened or not… Until now.
<h2>Jeff Teagues Details What Happened In That Legendary Jimmy Butler Practice</h2>
So, in a recent appearance at the Club 520 Podcast, former NBA guard Jeff Teague finally revealed how things went down that day. Also, he confirmed the rumors of Butler’s feud with Karl-Anthony Towns:
“So we were at practice one day. Jimmy ain’t come to no workouts. Workouts start in September; we don’t see Jimmy. Nobody’s talking to Jimmy. We ain’t seen, Jimmy. Jimmy’s my guy; that’s my dog,” Teague stars.
“We all think Jimmy about to practice,” continues Teague. “Jimmy ain’t practicing. Jimmy laying over there getting stretched out, getting massaged while we running laps, diving for loose balls. Thibs says we’re going to scrimmage. Jimmy hops up. ‘I’m playing.[Thibs] like, starters: Jeff, Jimmy, Wig, Taj, KAT. Jimmy said, ‘I ain’t playing with them.&apos;”
“Jimmy said, ‘I’m playing with them.’ He picked the Bad News Bears. No offense, but everybody in there, they weren’t going to make the team,” the point guard added.
“Jump the ball. He’s like, ‘I got KAT.’ I was like, ooh s***. Jimmy and KAT ain’t like each other,” Teague revealed. “That’s another part of the story I’ll get to one day. They ain’t like each other. That gets really funny when they don’t like each other. So they jump the ball. We throw it to KAT’s first play. Jimmy steals it. They go down and score. Like, ‘Come on, KAT, post his little ass up, man! He can’t guard you.&apos;”
“Jimmy’s like, ‘F*** outta here! He’s trash!’ Steal the ball again. They go down and score. Jimmy started talking to the GMand everybody in the gym. ‘Y’all better motherf****** pay me! I’m like that!&apos;” Teague continued.
“He’s like, ‘I just beat them with the G-Leaguers. This is your starters?!’ So now I’m laughing, I’m still crying and laughing.But I’m like, he talking about me. I’m one of the starters; I’m like hold up. I’m mad now,” Teague concluded.
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That’s Jimmy ‘G’ Buckets 101 right there. He’ll talk a lot of trash, but you better believe he’ll back it up. However, it was clear from that point on that he wasn’t going to be a part of that team for much longer.

Former Timberwolves player details the legendary Jimmy Butler practice story

Former Timberwolves player details the legendary Jimmy Butler practice story - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Milwaukee Bucks</a> and the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami Heat</a>are in the middle of a first round series for the agesin the2023 NBA Playoffs. Though Giannis Antetokounmpo and his team looked as clear favorites being the No.1 seed in the East, Jimmy Butler has been spectacular.
The matchup has constantly changed because of injuries. Giannis Antetokounmpo missed two games because of back problems and Victor Oladipo suffered a torn patellar tendon in his leftknee. He’s out for the rest of the season.
 
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So, the Bucksarrive to the playoffs with a great chance of winning their second <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> title in three years.Read here to find out what happens if Milwaukeelose to the Miami Heatin the first round.
<h2>NBA playoffs: What happens if the Buckslose against the Heat in the first round?</h2>
If the Buckslose to the Heatin the first round of the NBA playoffs, Milwaukeewill be officially eliminated in a major upset. Then, as the No.8seed in the East, Miamiwould advance to the Conference semifinals and their next rival would be the Cavaliersor the Knicks.
The series are currently 3-1 for Miami with Game 5 scheduled for Wednesday, April 26. It’s a best-of-seven format. In case the Heatbeat the Bucks, there’s no other scenario for Miami. They would have to face the winner of what’s been a thrillingmatchup between Donovan Mitchelland Jalen Brunson.
 
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Considering the Heatare the No.8seed in the Eastern Conference, theywould not havehome-field advantagein the next round. It doesn’t matter the rival, Cleveland or New York, Miamiwill only receive threeof seven games in the semifinals (if necessary).

NBA Playoffs 2023: What happens if Milwaukee Bucks lose to Miami Heat?

NBA Playoffs 2023: What happens if Milwaukee Bucks lose to Miami Heat? - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/The-30-best-teams-in-NBA-history-20200701-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Heat</a> may struggle throughout the regular season, but they always find a way to make the postseason. Or at least that has been the case since Erik Spoelstra took over as head coach. And this season will not be the exception.
Even though it failed to pick up wins consistently, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/the-most-unbreakable-records-in-nba-history" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami</a> managed to keep itself in playoff spots and now it’s a few steps away from clinching the #6 seed. With their win over the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-Rumors-Sixers-shocking-stance-on-James-Hardens-future-20230407-0026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sixers</a> Thursday night, the Heat have reasons for optimism.
Besides, no matter how they fared in the regular season, everyone knows the Heat are a completely different team when it comes to the playoffs. They have a clutch player in Jimmy Butler, who reminds Spoelstra of a franchise icon.
<h2>Erik Spoesltra subtly compares Jimmy Butler to Dwyane Wade</h2>
“Going down the stretch, it really reminds me of somebody when he gets in that mode, you know … I am not going to say who that is,” Spoelstra said, via Yahoo Sports. “I’ll leave that to him. I’ll let you guys figure that out.”
He didn’t need to name him, the reference was pretty clear. Dwyane Wade always stood up when it mattered the most, and Jimmy Buckets is also forging a reputation for coming up clutch. His winning mentality is also a strength for the Heat, as Butler believes they can beat anyone in the league.
“I don’t give a damn,” Butler said. “I just love playing basketball. We can beat anybody when we’re playing the right way. Play-in, here we come. Playoffs, here we come.”
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NBA News: Erik Spoelstra subtly compares Jimmy Butler to a Heat legend

NBA News: Erik Spoelstra subtly compares Jimmy Butler to a Heat legend - Bolavip US

It’s not a secret that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Paul-George-makes-shocking-claim-about-LeBron-James-Michael-Jordan-and-Luka-Doncic-20230307-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> has been <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/LeBron-James-makes-worrisome-admission-about-his-foot-injury-20230327-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a>‘ league for quite a while now. Even if he hasn’t won a ring in the past couple of years, he continues to be one of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Former-NBA-champion-with-LeBron-James-at-Heat-throws-shade-at-The-King-20230320-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">best players in the league.</a>
Nonetheless, the NBA features nothing but the creme of the crop in terms of talent. That’s why winning and playing at a high level for so long is perhaps the most remarkable feature in James’ career.
LeBron James has been one of the most dominant players in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Jordan-LeBron-Kareem-Charles-Barkley-makes-shocking-choice-for-GOAT-20230221-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Basketball Association</a> for years. However, even he has a kryptonite, and he just can’t seem to beat any of these guys.
<h2>NBA News: The Three Players With The Best Record Against LeBron James</h2>
<h3>3. Patrick Beverley – .625</h3>
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Patrick Beverley is just a glorified role player, but he’s made a big contribution to plenty of winning teams. So, while he might not be the reason why his teams have beaten James, he still has bragging rights over him.
Beverley spent most of his career withJames Harden and the Houston Rockets and then the Los Angeles Clippers, so it’s not much of a surprise to see that he’s fared so well against The King in his career.
<h3>2. Jimmy Butler – .654</h3>
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Jimmy Butler is a winner and a proven leader. But he’s also bounced around and has played for multiple teams throughout his career. So, it definitely makes sense to see that he’s on this list as well.
Butler has played for the Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves, Philadelphia 76ers, and now Miami Heat. He’s been a big part of why those teams have made the playoffs while he’s been in town.
<h3>1. Kawhi Leonard – .688</h3>
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And last but not least, we find LeBron James’ ultimate kryptonite. Not only is Kawhi Leonard one of just three players with a winning percentage of .600+ against LeBron, but he’s actually owned him.
He beat James in the NBA Finalswhen he played for the San Antonio Spurs, earning Finals MVP honors. He later played for the Toronto Raptors, and has completely dominated the Los Angeles Lakers since he joined the Los Angeles Clippers.

The three NBA players with the highest winning percentage against LeBron James

The three NBA players with the highest winning percentage against LeBron James - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-the-los-angeles-lakers-would-trade-russell-westbrook-under-one-condition-20221108-0046.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> are facing a bit of a crossroads. They can swallow their pride and move their valuable <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-lakers-will-trade-their-picks-for-a-superstar-20221109-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">first-round picks</a> while their title window is still openor blatantly waste another season of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-trade-rumors-lebron-james-wants-lakers-to-make-changes-soon-report-20221110-0047.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James’ career.</a>
Rob Pelinka has been reluctant to trade either of the first-round picks, which are expected to be top-tier. Nonetheless, a recent report by Howard Beck states that he could change his mind if (when) a mysterious superstar becomes available.
“And in those discussions, when I brought up the Lakers, the pushback I was getting was they’re waiting for a specific player,” reported Beck. “That they’re not doing the Pacer deal, that they won’t do the Kyrie deal now that we for sure thought they would do a couple months ago, is an indication that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-lebron-james-gets-brutally-honest-on-the-lakers-struggles-20221107-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Lakers</a> are waiting for a bigger piece to come loose that they think they can trade Westbrook and the two future firsts for.”
<h2>NBA Rumors: Who’s The Mysterious Player The Lakers Will Trade For?</h2>
So, with that in mind, Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale made a case for the only three players that would make sense for the Lakers right now. Here, we’ll share our own thoughts on each of these guys and their fit with their roster.
<h3>Bradley Beal</h3>
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Throughout the years, Bradley Beal has been linked to a move to Southern California, yet he’s always rathered cash in big checks in the nation’s capital. But if the Washington Wizards realize they overpaid for a second or third-tier player, his time there might come to an end.
Beal would be a perfect fit for Darvin Ham’s team. He’s a 35% three-point shooter who can create his own offense and even facilitate for others. Also, he’s used to sharing the floor with ball-dominant stars.
“Bradley Beal is The One—after Jan. 15, when his trade restriction lifts,” Favale wrote.“Basketball reasons abound for him landing in L.A.. He is the type of primary scorer and secondary playmaker who will have no issue playing off LeBron James and ferrying the offense without him.”
<h3>Jimmy Butler</h3>
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Jimmy Butler embodies the Miami Heat and its culture. He’s tough, a born leader, and a guy who will never hesitate to get in your face to bring the best out of you. But he may have peaked already.
There’s a sense around the league that Pat Riley might look to either land a superstar or blow things up to get better for the future. If that’s the case, then Butler could give the Lakers an elite defender, another ball-handler, and an efficient scorer. Spacing would be an issue, though.
“Jimmy Butler could thus decide to take matters into his own hands,” Favale wrote.“Maybe he’ll want to play for the Lakers. And maybe other teams won’t be tripping over themselves to acquire a 33-year-old with three seasons and an estimated $146.4 million left on his deal (including a $52.4 million player option in 2025-26).”
<h3>Kevin Durant</h3>
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Even though Kevin Durant failed to force his way out of the Brooklyn Nets, that doesn’t mean he won’t try to leave again. The team is struggling mightily, and it doesn’t seem like they have the personnel to turn things around.
Having Durant and LeBron playing side by side in the twilight of their careers would be a scary thought for the rest of the league. They can play off each other with their playmaking skills, and he’d instantly become the best shooter on the roster.
“Durant already requested a trade once. He could feasibly do so again. That invariably torpedoes some of the Nets’ leverage,” Favale wrote. “Yes, Durant has three more guaranteed seasons left on his deal, but that’s not as much of a selling point when we’re talking about a 34-year-old.”

NBA Rumors: Bradley Beal and stars Lakers could trade for &#8211; report

NBA Rumors: Bradley Beal and stars Lakers could trade for - report - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: Bradley Beal and stars Lakers could trade for - report

NBA Rumors: Bradley Beal and stars Lakers could trade for – report

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/heat-news-tyler-herro-made-it-to-the-highest-paid-players-list-with-jimmy-butler-and-bam-adebayo-20221002-0032.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami Heat</a> entered the season as one of the most prominent teams in the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kareem-abdul-jabbar-slams-idiot-kyrie-irving-20221104-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> NBA</a>. They were supposed to be a powerhouse in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-the-trade-that-could-send-draymond-green-to-the-east-20221014-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eastern Conference</a>, but they’ve struggled to live up to that reputation thus far.
Injuries, a lack of defensive consistency, and a team that’s still working its way through new rotations have prevented the Heat from fulfilling its potential. But it’s still way too early to sound off the alarms.
With that in mind, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-heat-have-found-a-new-trade-target-but-theres-a-catch-20220804-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jimmy Butler</a> went as far as to make a massive promise to the fans. He vowed that, despite their slow start to the season, they’re still going to win the NBA title this year.
<h2>Jimmy Butler Vows The Heat Will Win The NBA Championship This Season</h2>
“We’re still going to win the championship, and I don’t care what nobody says,” Butler told the media. “Count us out. We’re going to win the fucking championship. I’m telling you. I don’t give a damn that we started 2-5.”
“Yeah, we’re 2-5, but we straight,” Butler added. “We’ve got time, man. We’ve just got to play with a little bit more urgency and realize how fragile this thing is, trust in one another and play basketball the right way on both sides of the ball. There’s a lot of good things, so I don’t get discouraged. I know we have these (good) stretches (in games), and it’s like, ‘Damn, they really can do it.’ We can do it. We’ve just gotta do it consistently.”
 
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Maybe, this is like when Jason Terry got a tattoo of the Larry O’Brien trophy and wound up winning the title with the Mavericks that year. Maybe, he’ll have to apologize at the end of the season.
Whatever the case, we know better than to count out Erik Spoelstra with just a handful of games under his belt. The Heat will grit and grind its way to the playoffs, and you never want to mess with a team like them.

NBA News: Jimmy Butler makes bold statement despite Heat slow start

NBA News: Jimmy Butler makes bold statement despite Heat slow start - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/2022-nba-playoffs-jimmy-butler-moved-up-alongside-lebron-james-and-dwyane-wade-in-a-new-heat-record-20220529-0023.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami Heat</a> made it to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second time in three seasons. Led by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/jimmy-butler-words-after-missing-a-crucial-3-pointer-in-game-7-20220530-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jimmy Butler,</a> they’ve become a legit <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-finals-all-nba-champions-by-year-20210701-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA Finals</a> contender, yet they haven’t been able to get over the hump.
Erik Spoelstra’s team was used to making the Finals and even won a couple of championships during LeBron James’ tenure. But now, even though they’re still solid and a yearly candidate, things haven’t gone their way.
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-miami-heat-were-fined-25k-due-to-this-unexpected-reason-20220529-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Heat</a> could use another star but landing one via trade could be tricky. Instead, let’s take a look at the three free agents they should consider signing, as they won’t demand that much money in the offseason.
<h2>NBA Rumors: 3 Free Agents Miami Heat Should Consider Signing</h2>
<h3>3. Bryn Forbes</h3>
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The Miami Heat are paying Duncan Robinson $90 million, yet coach Spo doesn’t seem too pleased with his performances. He barely saw the floor in the playoffs, and that took a big toll on their spacing.
Bryn Forbes is one of the best shooters in the league, at least efficiency-wise. He’s not a defensive liability, and he won’t demand starters minutes or a big salary. There’s little to lose by signing him.
<h3>2. Carmelo Anthony</h3>
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Carmelo Anthony’s time to win an NBA championship is running short, and playing in the Western Conference could only complicate things. The Los Angeles Lakers don’t have the money to build a contending squad, even with LeBron.
So, Anthony could try and take his talents back to the East to have a somewhat easier path to the Finals. He could provide a huge offensive spark off the bench alongside Tyler Herro and help their spacing issues.
<h3>1. Juan Toscano-Anderson</h3>
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Juan Toscano-Anderson was a huge part of the Golden State Warriors‘ rotation, but he’s not even playing anymore. He lost ground to Gary Payton II and has racked up DNP-CDs at an alarming rate.
He’s a perfect fit for Heat culture. He’ll put his body on the line on every single possession, play physical defense, and knock down a couple of threes when open. JTA is a fierce competitor and a bruiser, and is tailor-made for Spoelstra’s system.

NBA Rumors: Free agents who could help Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat

NBA Rumors: Free agents who could help Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-finals-all-nba-champions-by-year-20210701-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021-2022 NBA season</a> officially ended for Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat after a tough playoff round against the Boston Celtics, after seven games Miami could not stop the visitors at home.
Game 6 was memorable, Jimmy Butler’s best game during his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/whats-the-difference-between-the-nba-play-in-tournament-and-the-playoffs-20220406-0034.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA playoffs</a> career, 47 points making him one of the few players with almost fifty points scored in a playoff elimination game, stat he is sharing with some top players.
The Miami Heat were supposed to be the big favorites to win the last game of the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics, especially after what happened in Game 6, but once the Celtics took a small lead in the game the home team could never overcome this advantage that remained between 2 and 4 points.
<h2>What important shot did Jimmy Butler miss in game 7?</h2>
With 20 seconds to go the Boston Celtics were leading by just two points, and Jimmy Butler decided to try a 3-pointer to take the lead but he missed. That shot cost the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-2021-22-playoff-format-how-will-the-basketball-postseason-work-20211018-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Miami Heat</a> seconds that could be used to score more points, after Butler missed the three, the Celtics took the rebound and the game was sealed.
Erik Spoelstra said he liked Butler’s shot adding: “It was the right look. As it was leaving his hand, I thought for sure that it was going down. Good, clean look. It’s definitely better than anything we could’ve designed.”
Jimmy also referred to his missed 3-pointer: “My thought process was go for the win, which I did. I missed the shot but I’m taking that shot. My teammates like the shot that I took so I’m living with that.” (his words available on <a href="https://streamable.com/javh4j" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://streamable.com/javh4j</a>)

Jimmy Butler words after missing a crucial 3-pointer in Game 7

Jimmy Butler words after missing a crucial 3-pointer in Game 7 - Bolavip US

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