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Dragic jokes that Butler threatened him if he did not re-sign
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (left) and guard Goran Dragic (right). Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Goran Dragic jokes that Jimmy Butler threatened him if he did not re-sign with Heat

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports  |  By Larry Brown  |  Last updated 11/20/20

The Miami Heat were able to lock up Goran Dragic for another two seasons, and that is very good news for all parties.

Dragic is getting a two-year contract with Miami for $37.4 million. The Heat went all-out to convey the message that they wanted Dragic to stay with the team. They put up posters and billboards all over Dragic’s home in Slovenia to show how much they wanted him.

Another person who wanted Dragic back badly was Butler. Dragic told the AP’s Tim Reynolds that Butler (half-seriously) threatened him if he didn’t re-sign.

“Jimmy’s a tough guy. … I didn’t want him chasing my a–,” Dragic joked.

Crisis averted, because Dragic is back. And we wouldn’t put it past Butler to do everything possible to ensure Dragic returned.

The Heat have a lot to build upon from last season. The team finished fifth in the East in the regular season, but it made a run to the NBA Finals. Dragic and Bam Adebayo got injured during the Finals, which changed things and even led to a controversial comment from Pat Riley.

With Dragic back, the Heat can now continue to improve and see if they can break through for a championship.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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