The friendship between Neymar and Jimmy Butler remains firm and strong. After being exchanged from Miami Heat to the Golden State Warriors, the basketball player chose to wear the 10 shirt in his team name, and the inspiration was Santos’s ace.
Neymar and Butler have been friends since 2016. There are several compliments on social networks from one ace to another and Jimmy using the Brazilian’s t -shirts. In addition, the athletes have already visited on vacation, shared meals or trained together in the CTS of their respective teams.
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Jimmy Butler said he spoke to Neymar after the game against Croatia:
“I was heartbroken, just like him. I wanted Brazil to win.
Football is my favorite sport. Maybe after playing basketball at NBA and Flamengo, I’m going to play soccer at Santos. ”
– Matchup Brasil 🇧🇷🏀 (@matchupbr)
Last year, in a statement to Guardian, Butler praised Neymar as a father.
– He’s an amazing father. He does a lot for them and is always close to them, teaching them all about life, what they want to do. Man, it’s amazing to watch. And I learn from that, ”Butler said.
In addition to Neymar, Gabigol also seems to have a close relationship with Jimmy Butler. Cruzeiro’s current striker spoke on social networks about Butler being the new Warriors player, Gabriel Barbosa’s favorite team in the NBA.
My friend, on my team! I’m happy no, you are! 🤩
– Gabriel Barbosa (@gabigol)
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Jimmy Butler chose Golden State Warriors shirt 10 from Neymar.
— DataFut (@DataFutebol)
How was the exchange involving Jimmy Butler to the Warriors?
- Golden State Warriors: Receives Jimmy Butler (Mia)
- Miami Heat: Receive Andrew Wiggins (GSW), PJ Tucker (UTA) and a protected 1st round choice of draft
- Detroit Pistons: recebe Lindy Waters (GSW), Josh Richardson (GSW)
- Utah Jazz: Dennis Schroder (GSW)
- Toronto Raptors: recebe Kyle Anderson (GSW)
Butler finally fulfills his desire to be exchanged for a victorious organization, with the chance to compete for a title next to the Stephen Currytwice MVP of the League, and the Draymond Greendefender of the year in 2017.
The business as a whole agreed by the general manager of the Warriors, Mike Dunleavygo against the desires of Curry, Green and the technician Steve Kerr. The trio didn’t want the business.
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Jimmy Butler Contract Details
Arriving in San Franciso, Butler agreed with an extension of two years and $ 111 million with the Warriors, according to. The 35 -year -old gave up his player option to sign the new deal, which will earn him about $ 55.5 million a year in the next two seasons.
| Season | Wage |
| 2025-26 | US $ 54.1 million |
| 2026-27 | US $ 56.8 million |
Jimmy Butler Statistics
Season 2024-25
- 17.0 points per game
- 5.2 rebounds per game
- 4.8 assists per game
- 1.1 ball thefts per game
- 0.4 blocks per game
- 1.2 turnovers per game
- 54.0 percent field throws
- 36.1 percent 3 points
- 80.1 percent free bidding
Career
- 18.3 points per game
- 5.3 rebounds per game
- 4.3 Assists per game
- 1.6 ball thefts per game
- 0.4 blocks per game
- 1.6 turnovers per game
- 47.2 percent field throws
- 33.0 percent 3 points
- 84.2 percent free bidding
