When it involves Jimmy Butler doubtlessly enjoying energy ahead this season, the Miami Heat’s main man stated Monday that his crew had higher get thinking about Plan B.
With energy ahead P.J. Tucker having left in free company for the Philadelphia 76ers, and with the Heat not signing an out of doors alternative, Butler was requested on the crew’s media day at FTX Arena if he can be prepared to play this season in an influence function.
“If they absolutely wanted to have a conversation,” Butler stated of relenting to no less than hear. “But I’m not going to play the four.”
The Heat’s different choices at energy ahead embody Caleb Martin, Haywood Highsmith, Max Strus, or one of many crew’s heart varieties, akin to Dewayne Dedmon or Omer Yurtseven, albeit with coach Erik Spoelstra not often favoring large lineups.
“I could play the four, yes, if they absolutely needed me to play the four, yes,” Butler stated.
Of Tucker leaving, Butler stated with a smile, “P.J.’s a traitor. I tell him every single day.”
Butler, 33, stated the Heat would discover a approach to make it work with out the veteran energy ahead.
“There are going to be changes,” he stated. “Everybody realizes roles are going to change. There are going to be a lot of changes that have nothing to do with me. As training camp comes along, it’s going to be exciting to see what this lineup is about.”
Butler additionally downplayed offseason exercise video displaying him spending vital time engaged on his 3-point sport. He pressured that his focus stays moving into the paint and attending to the foul line.
“Scout me however you want,” he stated. “I’m still going to find a way to get into the paint.”
Of his offseason shift to a lengthier coif, Butler tried to insist that he hadn’t added extensions. But he additionally stated he didn’t know if he would proceed with the look through the common season.
“I’m just messing with stuff to make the internet mad,” he stated of the lengthy braids he continued to sport Monday.
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