Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler expressed strong confidence in his impact on the NBA playoffs, stating that if he had been healthy, both the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks would have been eliminated. He specifically dismissed the capabilities of Knicks' Josh Hart in stopping him, questioning 'Josh Hart, what?' and emphasizing that people should have receipts on his statement. Butler also highlighted a personal aspect of his rivalry, mentioning his one-sided relationship with Knicks' coach Tom Thibodeau, emphasizing that while Thibodeau wants him, the feeling is not mutual, saying 'You want me, I don't want you.' This statement has sparked reactions, including a humorous yet sharp retort from Thibodeau, who feigned ignorance of Butler before quipping that he would 'beat him to a pulp.'
Tom Thibodeau has hilarious response to Jimmy Butler's slight toward Knicks: 'I'll beat him to a pulp' https://t.co/Q3QSv7dTSZ
Tom Thibodeau swipes back at Jimmy Butler after bizarre Knicks rant https://t.co/ThBEULTyji https://t.co/Ytaw9efvMG
Thibodeau. asked about Jimmy Butler’s comments, said “Who? I don’t know him. But I will beat him to a pulp.”
Tom Thibodeau when asked if he saw Jimmy Butler’s comments: “Who? Don’t know him. … But I will beat him to a pulp.” 😂
Butler criticizes Hart, suggests Knicks would be at home if he were healthy #JimmyButler #JoshHart https://t.co/72F9Xii88J
Jimmy Butler if he was playing Boston and New York would be at home 👀 https://t.co/BUnimJINCn
Jimmy Butler blasts Josh Hart, claims Knicks ‘would be f–king at home’ if he were healthy https://t.co/4IynxpSst1 https://t.co/mIl8cXVMOG
“If I was playing, Boston would be at home. New York would damn sure be f***ing at home.” —Jimmy Butler 😳 (via @RockTheBells) https://t.co/UBMOmrsm0N
Jimmy Butler Says New York & Boston Would "Be At Home" If He Was Healthy For Playoffs https://t.co/jMKoM4JhVV https://t.co/jMKoM4JhVV
“If I was playing, Boston would be at home.” Jimmy Butler says the Heat would’ve beaten the Celtics if he was healthy 👀 https://t.co/J3DsWm9u2g
Heat’s Jimmy Butler claims Celtics ‘would be at home’ if he had played in first-round series https://t.co/W5mYgi60pp https://t.co/oQk1KIERlY
Jimmy Butler: “If I was playing, Boston would be at home. New York damn sure would be at home.” “Josh Hart, Josh Hart man.” Jimmy Butler: “What does that mean to me? Josh Hart, what?” (h/t @overtime) https://t.co/qGHNYkzyLO
Jimmy Butler says he would’ve sent the Knicks home, scoffs at idea Josh Hart could’ve stopped him and says relationship with Thibs is one-sided. “You want me, I don’t want you.” https://t.co/GUBylyubHz
NSFW: 'If I was playing, Boston would be at home, New York damn sure would be at home.' 👀 Jimmy Butler wanted to make sure people had receipts on this statement. 🗣️ (🎥: @RockTheBells) https://t.co/6xKoE3clxi
Jimmy Butler: “If I was playing, Boston would be at home.” (via @RockTheBells) https://t.co/HkpszDOZxx
“If I was playing, [the Celtics] would be at home, [and] New York damn sure would be at home... Josh Hart? Come on, man.” Do you agree with Jimmy Butler? 🤔 https://t.co/ci7kVCAZTr
���If I was playing, Boston would be at home, New York damn sure would be at home” Jimmy Butler thinks teams should be thankful they didn’t see him this playoffs https://t.co/WwxFpYZ2Gq
“If I was playing, Boston would be at home, New York damn sure would be at home. Josh Hart? C’mon man.” - Jimmy Butler (h/t @AhnFireDigital ) https://t.co/5ZAyiyGdMd
Jimmy Butler: “If I was playing… New York damn sure would be at home. Josh Hart? C’mon man.” https://t.co/OVxWDmpBX3
Jimmy Butler “If I was playing, Boston would be at home. New York Damn sure would be at home” “Thibs, you want me, I don’t want to beat you but I love you” https://t.co/nbfGtIFBua