JUST IN: Magnificent Miami Heat star shows crazy toughness after suffering knee injury
Jimmy Butler’s significant role in the Miami Heat’s success is well-known, especially in their unexpected run to the NBA Finals last season. His exceptional basketball skills and leadership were crucial to the team’s performance.
The Miami Heat, seeded eighth, faced off against the seventh-seeded Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Play-In Tournament, with hopes that Jimmy Butler would maintain his postseason form. He started strong, scoring six points in the first quarter, but soon after, he suffered a painful injury to his right knee while attempting a lay-up, which was a distressing sight in Philadelphia.
Jimmy Butler is down in a lot of pain…Hope he is OK. 🙏
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) April 17, 2024
After sustaining the injury, Butler remained on the court for an extended period before eventually making his way to the free throw line to take his shots.
It’s worth noting that players who are injured and unable to shoot free throws are not allowed to continue playing in the game, as demonstrated in the 2019 NBA Finals when Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors remained in the game to shoot free throws after sustaining a knee injury that was later diagnosed as a torn ACL.Regarding Butler, he continued to play in the second quarter despite his obvious limp. However, he showed no signs of leaving the game.
