In the world of basketball, there is always a lot of rhetoric, but there are not many players who can actually turn these words into action. Recently, Butler of the Heat team is such a player who combines words and actions, he shouted at the Green Army and the Knicks in a video, and the words were fierce and somewhat puzzling, after all, Butler did not play any games in the playoffs.
Butler, known for his tenacity and perseverance on the court, suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee during this year's play-offs and missed the rest of the series. His absence undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to the Heat, who went out 1-4 in the first round and missed out on further glory. Even with injuries, Butler's fighting spirit never went away. In a video, he called out the Green Army and the Knicks, claiming that if he played, Boston and New York would leave the playoff stage early. These bold words undoubtedly made people feel his desire for victory and confidence in himself.
However, in response to Butler's remarks, Heat President Pat Riley showed no mercy. In an interview with reporters, he bluntly stated: "I was like, 'Is he joking, or is he serious?' If you're not on the court against the Boston Celtics or the New York Knicks, then you should keep your mouth shut. Riley's words undoubtedly poured cold water on Butler's rhetoric. The Knicks' coach and former mentor Thibodeau also said, "Who? I don't know him, but we're going to kill him." ”
Still, Butler's contract extension is a reality the Heat will have to face. According to Miami Herald reporter Anthony Chiang, Butler wants to reach a two-year, $113 million contract extension with the Heat in the offseason. However, Riley has been cautious about this contract extension. "If he's going to pay a cap, we're either going to accept it or we're going to think about it," he said. We haven't made a decision yet. I think we're making too much of a fuss. He has two years left on his current contract. It's a big decision for us to put in so many resources, unless that guy is able to play every night. ”
Riley's words undoubtedly reveal the Heat's cautious attitude towards renewing Butler's contract. After all, for a team to invest such a huge amount of resources to renew a player, it undoubtedly needs to be cautious. Especially with Butler missing the entire playoff due to injury, the Heat need to consider whether he deserves the salary cap contract. Even Wade, the greatest player in the history of the Heat, Riley could be treated mercilessly, let alone Jimmy Butler.
For Butler, his confidence and fighting spirit have never been extinguished by injury. Even with injuries, he still believes he can lead the Heat to greater glory. His rhetoric may just be an expression of what he really thinks in his heart. After all, in the world of basketball, only those players who dare to challenge themselves and dare to pursue victory can truly become legends.
In this world of basketball, everything is changing. The only thing that remains unchanged is the love and dedication of those players who dare to pursue victory and challenge themselves. Perhaps, it is this love and dedication that has made them real heroes and legends in this world.