Jimmy Butler says right thing on Miami Heat no-call but so does Spo
Jimmy Butler Says The Right Thing On Miami Heat No-Call But So Does Spo
And though, as it always is with any negative results, there are many things that led to the results ending as they did, the Miami Heat’s final shot attempt is a point of intrigue and anxiety. On a driving layup to win the game, the Miami Heat’s best player, Jimmy Butler, endured a ton of contact—but got no call.
And while a person with no eyes could see that it was foul-worthy contact, the Miami Heat’s superstar did what he was supposed to do. He owned responsibility for his miss and took it on the chin.
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Jimmy Butler says he doesn't feel like he was fouled on the shot on the final play.
— Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) January 9, 2023
"I should have made it." pic.twitter.com/AD8mvLr1TT
And while Jimmy Butler was right, he was also wrong. You want your best players to own up to things.
You want them to be accountable. You want them to take winning and losing so personally that it hurts them.
But, you also want your best players to set standards and lead. That’s what Jimmy Butler was doing here.