The Miami Heat forward was suspended indefinitely by the team on Monday, the latest in a saga that began with a trade request.
Just when it seemed like Jimmy Butler was set to return from his second suspension for the Miami Heat, he ended up getting suspended indefinitely by the team on Monday. And in the wake of his team's big decision, Butler took to social media to break the silence with a rather cryptic post.
"You're currently unemployed, so your card doesn't work, sir," an off-camera voice says as the Heat star experiences one of life's great frustrations—a failure to complete a purchase at the point of sale.
Jimmy Butler trolls Miami Heat via Instagram with “unemployed” joke at BIGFACE Coffee amid suspension and trade rumors.
Miami Heat Star Jimmy Butler is officially on the outs with the team after being suspended indefinitely for leaving practice early.
Miami backup big Kevin Love has become something of a star on Instagram by keeping onlookers updated through his knack for timely and versatile posts that often double as context for every step of the Butler drama in South Florida.
Jimmy Butler’s tumultuous relationship with the Miami Heat took another turn on Monday as the team is suspending the six-time NBA All-Star for the third time this season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Per Charania, the suspension came after Butler walked out of a team shootaround after being informed that he would no longer be starting.
Butler apparently walked out of shootaround Monday morning after learning the team wasn't going to start him in their game against the Orlando Magic, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Haywood Highsmith will start in his place. Butler was set to return to the team Monday after serving a two-game suspension.
Six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler is currently suspended indefinitely without pay from the Miami Heat after walking out of practice.
It would be easy for the Heat to buckle under the weight of the Jimmy Butler trade saga, but Kevin Love is keeping it light with hilarious Instagram reactions.
Jimmy Butler faced an embarrassing moment when his card kept declining while trying to make a purchase, and Butler shared it on his IG.