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Jimmy Butler shocked everyone during the Miami Heat's media day on Monday when he showed up with a new hairdo. Unlike last year's long dreadlocks, Butler went back to the early 2000s and showcased an "emo" hairstyle.
Apart from his new haircut, which will likely be featured in NBA graphics this season, Butler also had an eyebrow piercing. He said during his press conference that his new look explains how he feels.
With the Heat missing out on Damian Lillard, Butler will likely have to carry the team again this season. Miami also failed to acquire Jrue Holiday, who was traded to the Boston Celtics less than 24 hours ago.
Two of the Heat's biggest rivals, the Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks, getting stronger is not the best news for Miami fans heading into training camp.
Fans on X, formerly known as Twitter, blew up after seeing Jimmy Butler's new hairstyle. Many fans cannot get enough of "Emo" Jimmy and feel he might be even better than "Long Dreads" Jimmy from last season.
One fan blamed Damian Lillard for Butler's current state of mind, as well as the current state of his hair:
"Dame really got bro acting different."
Another fan blamed Jrue Holiday for what happened to the six-time NBA All-Star:
"Dude went emo after Dame and Jrue moves sent him into depression smh"
One Heat fan didn't blame Dame or Jrue but Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin:
"Joe Cronin turned Jimmy Butler emo."
Another fan is in shock and cannot believe that it's Butler's real hair:
"Wait the emo jimmy butler picture is real lol"
Here are some of the best memes and reactions to "Emo" Jimmy:
Jimmy Butler still confident about Heat's chances of winning NBA championship this season
Despite the current state of his hair, Jimmy Butler remains confident about the Miami Heat's chances of returning to the NBA Finals this season.
"We're going to end up in the Finals, and, this time, we'll win it," Butler said.
The Heat will likely have a much tougher road to the NBA Finals this season, considering how the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics have improved their roster. Miami has barely made any improvements, and the team's relationship with Tyler Herro might need to be repaired first.
Nevertheless, Butler doesn't seem to be too worried about the competition.
