Jimmy Butler sent a message to the other Miami Heat players what to expect during the playoffs. Chris Paul was Butler’s unusual partner in delivery, with Duncan Robinson part of the supporting cast in the loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Afterwards Butler said, “You’re making a fuss with one of my boys, especially one of my shooters, then you have to treat me and everyone else.”
During last year’s rumors about Paul going to Miami, Chris Broussard said (via reddit): ‘Jimmy Butler and Chris Paul in the same locker room … it could be World War II in that closet. This makes no sense. “
Now we know what Broussard means by two fierce competitors who in no situation backend. After the intense skirmish between Butler and Paul, fans can take Miami more seriously than title contenders based on their courage to do what it takes to win. This season’s Heat team could be the real deal, even if other teams have more talent.
