What future for Jimmy Butler ? For several days, the case of the Miami Heat guard has been making NBA news. Potentially free at the end of the season (player option), the ex-Chicago Bulls player was thus presented as potentially available for a trade.
In the process, the 35-year-old veteran would have made a list of his preferred destinations. Before a bombshell: he would like to leave the Heat before the trade deadline in February. Subsequently, the Miami boss Pat Riley whistled the end of recess with a loud announcement: no trade for Butler.
But for his part, the Tomball native had not yet spoken on the subject. And for his first media intervention, he maintained great vagueness…
“That’s a good question (does he want to be in Miami?, editor’s note). Who knows? I don’t know. But for now, I’m here. So I’m going to make the most of it. I I’m going to be competitive and I’m going to win. That’s all I have.
And so there’s a lot of noise, I’m cool with that. It doesn’t bother me. I like this. I thrive in this situation. But it makes you all wonder. It’s true. The world also asks questions, so much so that you always have to come back to ask me things. I like it.
It’s good that people are talking about me. But it’s even better to be wanted. Don’t forget it,” said Jimmy Butler.
Does he feel wanted in Miami? A training which refuses to extend it on its conditions, namely for 113 million dollars over two additional years. And does this famous list of teams that interest him really exist?
“Does it matter? Really? I don’t think so. This is all out of my control, anyway. Like I said, I’m here. I’m playing. Afterwards, it’s It’s up to Pat and the leaders to decide. They’re going to do what’s best for the organization. And that’s logical.
As long as I’m happy, and right now I’m happy, I’m in a good situation. I can tell you. I have my children here, I am healthy, I smile. I promise you I’m happy,” he finished.
A speech which should not really calm the rumors…
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