NBA star Jimmy Butler has a funny side that he does not hide from anyone. It often appears when you least expect it, and it often leaves his fans in stitches. The Miami Heat star was recently seen trolling his colleague Damian Lillard when playing tennis.
Butler plays for the Miami Heat, whereas Lillard plays for the Milwaukee Bucks. There is always an undercurrent of rivalry between the teams, even when they are not playing. Earlier this year, Lillard requested a trade out of Portland, as he expressed that he wanted to sign with the Heat. However, the Bucks acquired him just a month before the season began, and the old rivalry flared up.
Butler and Lillard came very close to becoming teammates this year. While the chance to play together did not turn into reality, Butler imitated Lillard’s signature wave. He can be heard speaking into the camera, “This how Dame do it?”
Jimmy Butler playing tennis last night
Scores and celebrated with Dames signature wave
“This how Dame do it?” 😭 pic.twitter.com/Q7bG2vI0f7
— Emo Jimmy (@WheelerJaylen) November 22, 2023
Butler’s love for tennis is well known. He is often seen hanging out with tennis players or attending matches. It is not surprising that he plays the sport too.
Jimmy served some laughs too, as he followed up Lillard’s wave with a handshake with an invisible umpire. It was hilarious to watch the whole thing play out the way it did. One fan even labeled Butler the “Ultimate troll” as another wanted him to singlehandedly knock the Bucks out. Here are a few reactions to the clip.
Ultimate troll 😂
— Emo Jimmy (@WheelerJaylen) November 22, 2023
He will be my goat if he does this if we knock the bucks out of the playoffs
— Lamzon (@lamzonlol) November 22, 2023
Jimmy Butler is one of the modern-day legends of the NBA, even if he has no titles to show for it. On the other hand, he could always give a few tennis stars a run for their money.
Is Jimmy Butler a good tennis player?
Butler is a sensational basketball player, but he does have some talents with a tennis racket too. His skills were on display in spades at the US Open this year.
Butler surprised everyone when he ran out with the ball crew, decked in their attire. He got to work as Carlos Alcaraz took on Frances Tiafoe at the “Stars of the Open” event. Jimmy did not just stay on the sidelines, though, as he picked up a racket and showed how to win a point off of Alcaraz.
Jimmy Butler just showed the world how to beat Carlos Alcaraz 👀 pic.twitter.com/k8WJYlY5Xh
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 23, 2023
Jimmy Butler has been passionate about tennis, and his love for the sport shines through. He is a regular face at tournaments, making appearances from Wimbledon to the US Open. Should he decide to switch careers, the tennis fraternity would welcome him gladly.