(Video) NBA Microphone Catches Unhinged Conversation Between Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield After Freak Injury

Jimmy Butler exited the game due to a serious knee injury against the Miami Heat.

(Video) NBA Microphone Catches Unhinged Conversation Between Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield After Freak Injury

Buddy Hield and Jimmy Butler's conversation was caught (Image credits - Firstsportz)

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The Golden State Warriors are in a good moment at present, but they did suffer a setback on Monday night when Jimmy Butler went down with a serious knee injury against his former team, the Miami Heat. Till his injury, Butler recorded 17 points, three rebounds, and four assists in under 21 minutes. The injury seemed serious, as the forward struggled to put weight on his right knee, and Buddy Hield and Jonathan Kuminga helped him to the locker room.

But in the end, it was a comfortable win for the Warriors as they defeated the Heat in a convincing 135-112 victory. The club has been surrounded by some distractions involving Kuminga’s trade, but with four wins in a row, the Warriors continued their push for a direct playoff qualification. The win improved their record to 25-19 as they sit at eighth in the Western Conference standings, while the Heat are in a similar position in the Eastern Conference standings with a 22-21 record.

Since joining the Warriors in the middle of last season, Jimmy Butler has formed a brotherly bond with Buddy Hield, often engaging in banter and funny exchanges. Hield has struggled for minutes over the last few weeks but has seen some game-time in the last two games.

Following the injury, the entire Chase Arena went silent as Butler grimaced in pain. When the broadcast on the NBA App went down from Butler, the mic on the camera apparently remained switched on and caught an exchange between Butler and Hield during the timeout to help him out.

Butler said: “That sh** looked nasty, huh?…. Shut you b**h a* up! Oh! My knee!”

Hield responded, “Come on, bro, we need you. Get you a** up.”

The Warriors and Dubs nation will be hoping for the best, as Butler had a meniscus tear in 2018 and an MCL sprain in 2024 on the same knee. The Warriors will provide an update after the MRI scans.

NBA fans react to Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield’s conversation

The unhinged conversation went viral quickly, with several NBA fans finding it amusing and taking to social media to react. Here are some of the reactions:

Fans saw the funny side to it; however, Butler did scream in pain while grabbing his knee. It would be a serious blow to the Warriors if the injury is as serious as it looked.

Stephen Curry praying for the best after Jimmy Butler’s injury

Just when the Warriors began to find some momentum, this injury is an unwelcome setback for the Dubs. While they did come out on top and extended their winning streak to four games, there’s a looming concern over what happened to Butler. The six-time All-Star couldn’t put any weight on his right leg and did not return to the game.

Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler
Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler (Image credits – New York Times)

Stephen Curry recorded a double-double as he scored 19 points to go along with 11 assists. In his post-match press conference, Curry was asked by the media about Butler.

I haven’t talked to him since the game, but you never like to see a situation like that, especially somebody as tough as he is. Praying for the best, obviously with scans and all that. Hopefully, he is alright.

Butler was playing well in his second campaign as he is averaging 20 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.9 assists. The 36-year-old will undergo an MRI scan to determine the severity of his injury.

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