WATCH: Jimmy Butler ROASTS fan for being broke, brutally declines opportunity to play 1v1

Jimmy Butler jokes with fan about 1-on-1 challenge.

WATCH: Jimmy Butler ROASTS fan for being broke, brutally declines opportunity to play 1v1

Jimmy Butler (Credits: Twitter and CNN)

Jimmy Butler, a star player of the Miami Heat, had a cheeky response to a fan’s challenge for a one-on-one basketball duel. The fan, audacious enough to step up to Butler, didn’t anticipate the NBA star’s clever excuse for accepting the challenge.

Butler, initially seeming intrigued, posed a straightforward question, “1 on 1 is personal. How much money you got?” When the fan candidly admitted their financial status, saying, “I’m broke right now,” Butler’s reply was swift and hilarious: “I’m not broke so I’m not playing. Nope! I’m only playing for money.”

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While the exchange was light-hearted and playful, it underscores a broader sentiment. NBA players have multiple considerations, ranging from potential injuries to brand implications when interacting with fans in competitive scenarios. It’s not always about the money, but Butler, in his signature style, shut the proposition down with a blend of humor and directness.

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Jimmy Butler celebrates and teases Dwyane Wade

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Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler (images via Twitter / X)

In another recent moment that showcased Butler’s jovial side, the Miami Heat star forward paid tribute to the franchise’s legendary figure, Dwyane Wade. Wade, whose achievements with the Miami Heat have cemented him as arguably the greatest player in the team’s history, received both praise and playful jabs from Butler.

Butler praised Wade, reflecting on his experiences playing against the Miami icon. “Whenever I had to play against Dwyane Wade, he was absolutely the hardest person to guard because he was so fast, so strong, and so athletic – you couldn’t touch him because he was a superstar,” Butler stated during his camp in Florida.

Butler, always known for his playful banter, couldn’t resist adding a light-hearted jab at the end. “Now he’s old and washed up,” drawing laughter from everyone present.

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