35-year-old American professional basketball player Jimmy Butler, who currently plays for the Miami Heat, is apparently more well-known among audiences for his looks, accompanied by different hair styles, currently blue, than for his playing skills.
Lately, he has been in the media headlines for his blue-dyed hair, which he reportedly did for the Heat vs Raptors game scheduled for Friday, December 13, 2024. But, his new hairstyle couldn’t impress audiences.
Meanwhile, many took to Twitter and criticized Jimmy Butler, saying that he looked ridiculous in his blue hair. Similarly, many roasted Jimmy, linking his hair color to his game skills.
Jimmy Butler’s new look
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) December 1, 2024
(📸 @WillManso ) pic.twitter.com/ciDEJpfHGp
On December 2, 2024, the NBACentral’s Twitter page featured the Houston native with his new hairstyle, and many commented, “He focuses on his hair more than his NBA career,” “This nigga more worried abt looking good instead of hooping, ” and many others.
Meanwhile, there’s also one part of the audience who thinks that Jimmy Butler dyed his hair blue to win in the coming game. Well, whatever the matter is, the Miami Heat small forward is pretty confident with his latest looks.
Jimmy Butler once said that his hairstyle explains his emotional state
Since the beginning of his NBA career, Jimmy Butler has tried out several unique hairstyles, including braids, dreadlocks, and Micky Mouse hairstyles.
A year ago, in October 2023, he attended the Media NBA Day in the Emo Hairstyle, enough to attract the reporters’ attention. So, without delay, one of the media persons asked Jimmy if he had long braids last year and what his current look was.
People are betting on Jimmy Butler's media day hairstyle 😂 The Odds are:
— Complex (@Complex) September 24, 2024
Bald +265
Dyed Hair +550
Afro +550
Mohawk +650
Twisties With Low Fade +850
Buzzcut +900
Emo Hairstyle +950
Braids +1100
Manbun +1100
Dreadlocks +1100
Pigtails / Mickey Mouse Hairstyle +1200
The “Jimmy… pic.twitter.com/9KaSJkoM4b
Jimmy instantly corrected the reporter, saying he didn’t have braids but dreads last year. Then, he addressed the question regarding his Emo look and stated,
This is my emotional state. I’m one with my emotions. So, this is what you get.
Via ESPN
In the meantime, his teammate also responded to his new looks, saying, “Nobody does Media Day like Jimmy Butler does Media Day.”
Well, audiences also find his Media Day look quite amusing, and they even bet on it, mentioning that if they look “Mohawk Jimmy,” “Afro Jimmy,” or “Manbun Jimmy,”
In case you didn’t know
- Jimmy Butler was born in Housten, Texas, on September 14, 1989. He was still an infant when his father, Jimmy Jr., abandoned him.
- His mother raised him until he turned 13, and after that, she threw him out of his home.
- He attended Tomball High School and enrolled in Tyler Junior College in 2007 for his freshman season. The after, he got an athletic scholarship at Marquette and moved there as a sophomore.
- Jimmy began his NBA career with the Chicago Bulls in 2011 and played for them for 6 years. He then played for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers before signing a contract with the Miami Heat in 2019.
