Considered one of the main players in the NBA, Jimmy Butler has already announced what he intends to do when he is in the final stretch of his career; Flamengo is possibility
Jimmy Butler is one of the main players of the NBAbut does not rule out switching to the United States to play in the Flamengo in some seasons. After a brilliant year with miami heat, where he ended up as the MVP of the East and runner-up in the national championship, the player landed in Brazil for a vacation and took the opportunity to visit the rubro-negro carioca. Beside Filipe Luís It is Gabigolthe athlete from the main basketball league in the world enjoyed the backstage of Fla.
Even Jimmy Butler did not hide that he has a great desire to live in Brazil and defend the colors of Flamengo at the end of his career. The NBA ace declared himself for the club and did not hide his happiness for having strengthened ties with a team that may be part of it in the near future. At least that’s what the Miami Heat star himself guarantees. The idea is to retire on Brazilian soil.
“We make a great team. Do you see this (Flamengo symbol)? Soon I’ll be here, in five years I’ll come here,” said Butler. “I would love to do that (play basketball for Flamengo). I already talked about it with some Brazilian friends, that at the end of my career I really want to play for Flamengo“, said Jimmy Butler during his visit to the CT of Flamengo.
It is worth noting that Butler arrived in Brazil last Tuesday, the 20th, and spent the early hours at an Italian restaurant. In addition, he exchanged the orange basketball for a soccer ball and even ventured into the famous ‘pelada’ in Rio de Janeiro. The NBA player has a close relationship with the country and with the main names in local football. A great example is his friendship with Neymar.
See the compilation of photos that Butler published after his arrival in Brazil!
Upon landing in Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Butler, who was one of the highlights of the Miami Heat in the last edition of the NBA playoffs, declared that he feels at home. In the video, the player appears next to a Brazilian friend and says in English the following sentence: “Brazil, I’m at home“.
Source: sportbuzz
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