Jimmy Butler, one of the leaders of the Golden State Warriors, will miss the remainder of the NBA season after suffering a cruciate ligament injury in his right knee in his team’s 135-112 win over the Miami Heat on Monday.
Butler suffered a dangerous internal right knee sprain after a collision with the Heat’s Davion Mitchell in the fight for a rebound in the third period of the game at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
Steve Kerr confirms concern
Coach Steve Kerr said after the game that there was a lot of concern, but did not give further details pending the MRI.
At just after 3 a.m. ET Tuesday morning, ESPN reported that Jimmy Butler suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
The former Miami Heat player scored 17 points in Monday’s game and averaged 20 points per game this season.
He will miss the rest of the season
QuéOnnda.com
With information from EFE
From forgotten to superstar
Jimmy Butler is one of the great examples of self-improvement in the NBA.
He was selected in the 2011 Draft by the Chicago Bulls as the 30th pick.
He went from role player to star thanks to his defensive intensity, competitive mentality and work ethic.
With Chicago, Jimmy Butler established himself as an All-Star and gained recognition as one of the best defenders in the league.
He then had important stints with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers, where he maintained his elite level and earned a reputation as a demanding leader.
However, his legacy grew even more when he arrived at the Miami Heat, where he became the face of an era and led the franchise to two NBA Finals.
He starred in memorable playoff performances.
Jimmy Butler is known for elevating his performance in the most difficult moments, earning respect as one of the most feared competitors.
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