After a fan compared Jimmy Butler and his recent actions to the criticism that Jayson Tatum has been receiving, many others have stood with Butler and engaged in a heated debate on social media. To those who might not know, Butler is the franchise star for the Miami Heat. He was unable to play in their first-round matchup against the Boston Celtics after having sustained an injury during the play-in tournament.
A video of Butler interacting with the public recently went viral. The fan who posted this video in question indicated that Jimmy should be considered more corny when compared to Tatum. With that being said, let us take a closer look and find out more.
Jimmy Butler demanded betting money to play 1v1 against a kid
It has been well established that Jimmy Butler views himself as a hustler and is always looking to make a bit of extra money whenever possible. A video of him telling a young boy on the court that they could play 1 on 1 only if the boy was willing to bet money on the game gained traction on social media.
Ngga said “let’s go band for band” with sum kids like if he wasn’t broke and homeless at 13 and they call Tatum corny pic.twitter.com/LqOhGbIAOh
— ⏳ (@kingDiaws) June 22, 2024
A fan posted this video and claimed that Butler didn’t behave fairly and that Jayson Tatum should not be considered corny when compared to Jimmy. While some could argue that this fan had a valid point. Many rose to Jimmy’s defense and claimed that his behavior was not corny due to the fact that the Heat star is more likable, “Jimmy just more likable bru not that deep.”
Jimmy just more likable bru not that deep
— PodziemskiMuse (@Neymar10730) June 22, 2024
jimmy on ur mind post championship lol, lucky he wasn’t healthy this yr
— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) June 22, 2024
In any case, NBA players do not have an obligation to take up 1v1 challenges from randoms. It is certainly Butler’s decision to ask anyone to wager on a game. While this act may not be viewed as a kind one, one should wonder if it deserves to be compared to Tatum’s recent behavior.
Jayson Tatum has been termed corny for his behavior after winning the NBA championship
After helping the Boston Celtics win an NBA title, Jayson Tatum was caught trying to replicate quotes from other NBA champions of the past such as Kevin Garnett and Steph Curry. Since he was not saying anything original, fans termed his behavior after winning the championship as corny.
Tatum and Butler’s behavior really cannot be compared. After all, both acts occurred in very different settings. Perhaps some fans wish to take a shot at Jimmy Butler while defending Jayson Tatum at the same time. In any case, there is no way to tell which NBA star is cornier than the other.