On October 2, Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler unveiled a dramatic hair transformation on NBA Media Day.
With his locks straightened to perfection, Butler took the stage sporting not only a bold new hairstyle but also black nail polish, along with nose, lip, and eyebrow piercings that raised more than a few eyebrows themselves.
However, Butler didn’t shy away from justifying his newfound look.
“This is my emotional state. I’m one with my emotions. So, this is what you get,” Butler explained during the press conference while donning his No. 22 jersey.
However, it was his Instagram post revealing the emo-inspired look that truly set the internet on fire.
NBA fans flooded his comment section with a barrage of hilarious reactions, turning it into a classic comedy show:
Here’s how NBA fans reacted to Jimmy Butler’s IG post where he revealed the emo look first:
“Without a doubt the funniest man in the league.”
“Opium Butler Hell naw .”
“Never thought I wanted to see Emo Jimbo until today.”
“Mans looks like Jimeesha Butler.”
“Emo Auntie.”
“Bro sold his soul to the devil.”
“Nails have to be the worst part.”
“Boy think he the new generation Dennis Rodman.”
“Bro lost the championship and became emo.”
“The Shakira Effect,” commented one IG user hinting at swirling speculation around the alleged romantic involvement between Jimmy Butler and Shakira ever since the Colombian singer’s relocation to Miami following her separation from ex-husband, Gerard Piqué
The rumor mill reached a fever pitch when Jimmy and Shakira were spotted leaving a cozy dinner together in London this past July.
However, on October 1, Butler firmly denied any romantic involvement with Shakira.
“You never know what people are doing, so people just make stuff up,” he asserted. “Just because we are friends, she lives in Miami, and her sons are big basketball fans, that doesn’t mean anybody’s dating.”
As a six-time NBA All-Star, five-time All-NBA Team honoree, and five-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team honoree, Butler’s journey in the NBA has been nothing short of remarkable.
Selected 30th overall in the 2011 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls, he has since made his mark in the league. After stints with the Timberwolves and the 76ers, he ultimately found his home with the Miami Heat, where he’s continued to shine.
