May 10, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) dribbles upcourt against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter during game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Heat and Timberwolves Fans Ban Together In Clowning Jimmy Butler

Originally posted on Miami Heat on SI | By Jayden Armant | Last updated May 13, 2025 9:57 AM ET

NBA star Jimmy Butler has burned bridges in many cities as one of the more vocal players in the league.

And best believe those fans remember. They immediately hopped to clowning the Warriors forward after his lackluster Game 4 performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Butler had 14 points on just nine shot attempts in a matchup the Warriors needed to keep their postseason alive without star Steph Curry.

Jimmy Butler really picks and chooses when he wants to be a star
— The Hood Therapist (@OhhMar24) May 13, 2025

Miami Heat fans, heavily criticized amid Butler's success in Golden State, couldn't pass up the opportunity to highlight his underperformance.

Y'all told me Jimmy Butler dragged "a bunch of G-Leaguers" to the Finals & Pat Riley was crazy to not give him an extra $60 million https://t.co/HA2SXWniFo pic.twitter.com/6XSZ0mhdFA
— K E V I N ⭑⭒⭒⭒⭒ (@KevChestnut) May 13, 2025

It was even sweeter for Minnesota fans, who beat their former superstar to take a 3-1 lead over the Warriors Monday night. They are on the verge of heading to their second straight conference finals.

Jimmy Butler tonight:

14 PTS
9 FGA
2 TO
-30 +/-

We, in fact, do not f*cking need you pic.twitter.com/BIwVJ9Du2h
— Timberwolves Muse (@Wolvesmuse) May 13, 2025

Warriors coach Steve Kerr acknowledged Butler's lack of aggression but says the team needs to open up more looks.

"He wasn't as aggressive tonight, but I didn't see a lot of openings either," Kerr said. "Ideally, we could put more shooting around him to open up the floor a little bit. But with Steph out, we're not gonna be able to do as much of that. We'll look at the tape and see where we can find some openings for him. I know he'll be aggressive for Game 5."

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Jayden Armant is a graduate of the Howard University School of Communications and a contributor to Miami Heat on SI. He can be reached at jaydenshome14@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant.

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