Jimmy Butler Praised For What He Did Following Warriors-Heat Trade

After the game, Butler was asked why his jersey read Butler III now, per Anthony Slater. 

"Because I am the third, and it's actually a year today of the passing of my father," I'm very grateful. That's why I'm Butler III now." 

When asked if it was a permanent thing, he said it would be "forever and ever." 

Fans shared their reactions after the game, and they praised Butler for the classy gesture. 

"salute to you and your pops," one fan wrote. 

"respect," said another. 

"Nothing but respect for this man," another stated. 

"classy from Jimmy," wrote another. 

"Beautiful tribute," another said. 

"Love the tribute, Jimmy Butler III!" wrote another. 

Last season, Butler was granted a leave of absence right before the All-Star Break. Later, it was revealed that Butlet's father had passed away due to a terminal illness. 

Now, exactly one year later, Jimmy Butler III makes his Warriors debut, helps get the win, and has decided to change his jersey to read Butler III in honor of his father.