Los Miami Heat No thanks to Jimmy Butler. Pat Rileythe most important figure of the Florida team in his functions as president, gave a touch of attention to his star after Butler said in the Formula Grand Prix 1 from Miami that, if he had played, the Heat would have eliminated the Boston Celtics in first round.
The forward also said that the Knicks would be at home, assuming that their team had eliminated the New York team in the Conference Semifinals.
“I was like, ‘Is Jimmy trolling or is Jimmy serious?’ If you are not on the court playing against Boston or on the court playing against the New York Knicks, you should keep your mouth shut when criticizing those teams,” snapped the legendary former player and former coach.
But Riley also gave Butler another slap on the wrist. Although the executive stated that the Heat do not plan to transfer him, they are not going to offer him the renovation Just like that. The star has a contract until 2025 and a player option to continue for another year and wants to ask for an extension for two more years on his way to turning 35, which he turns in September.
“That’s a big decision on our part, committing those types of resources unless you have someone who is going to be here and available each and every night. “That’s the truth,” he said. Pat Rileywhich does not overlook the fact that Butler has not played a single minute in the playoffs due to his injury after playing 60 matches in the regular season.
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