Jimmy Butler talks about Michael Jordan ‘finessing’ him in his camp with kids basketball
During an interview, Jimmy Butler reveals his first encounter with Michael Jordan and what it meant to him.
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Four years ago, NBA star Jimmy Butler made a revealing appearance on the popular YouTube channel “First We Feast.” During the episode, Butler recalled his unforgettable experience of meeting the legendary Michael Jordan for the first time. The encounter took place at the Michael Jordan Flight School in August 2015, and Butler’s recollection shed light on the interesting aspect of their meeting.
“In this particular photo he did win the shooting contest,” Jimmy Butler stated during the interview. Butler added, “He chose a kid, I chose a kid, but it’s his camp, so he knows what kids to choose, right? Like he saw the kids shoot and he saw, so I’m like, okay, cool. So in this particular one, he did win, but it didn’t show the other times that I actually won.”
Butler said, “That’s the thing that got me like all the video that came out is one of him just busting my a** with his kids, and I was just like, what about the other three times we played that me and the kid I picked actually won.”
Jimmy Butler’s candid remarks revealed a previously untold side of the encounter, highlighting the competitiveness and spirited nature of the event. The shooting contest, captured only partially on video, seemed to favor Jordan, as the announcer pointed to him after Butler’s final shot.
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Jimmy Butler’s perspective – A memorable battle with the GOAT
Butler posted a photo on Instagram to remember his encounter with Jordan. Sharing a photo of himself with the basketball legend, Butler captioned it “la cabra,” a Spanish term meaning “the goat,” signifying his admiration for Jordan’s unparalleled greatness.
Despite the missed opportunity to capture his wins on film, Butler expressed gratitude for the privilege of sharing the court with Michael Jordan. The experience served as a valuable learning lesson for the NBA star, inspiring him to push his limits and pursue perfection throughout his basketball career.
As seen by his interaction with Jimmy Butler, Michael Jordan’s lasting influence extends beyond his on-court accomplishments to the lessons he teaches and the motivation he offers to younger generations of basketball players.
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