Butler was worthy of the hype. Not only because of how he put the Heat on his back on epic postseason runs, establishing himself as one of the league’s prominent figures. But because he delivers the drama along with his dominance. Because he understands moments and how to manufacture spectacle, especially when he feels disrespected.

During his tenure with the Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler emerged not only as a top-tier athlete but also as a pivotal figure in the team's resurgence. Leading the Heat to the NBA Finals during the 2019-2020 season,

After incredible hype heading into the game, Jimmy Butler's Miami Heat reunion was soured by another ugly Warriors loss.