Jimmy Butler had an argument during a conference call, and he will have to apologize to Udonis Haslem if he wants to maintain his career at the Miami Heat.
Jimmy Butler possesses a hоt-tempered personality in addition to outstanding talent. This player is not afraid of arguments and is even willing to take a defensive stance with his teammates. Therefore, unless there is a more “gangster” character on the team, Jimmy Butler will show his ego at the highest level. Timberwolves and 76ers players witnessed Butler’s temper, but this is not allowed while Udonis Haslem is still on the Miami Heat team.
Jimmy Butler will need to apologize to Udonis Haslem to stay in the Miami Heat environment
Who did Jimmy Butler figҺt with?
Udonis Haslem and Dwyane Wade became teammates for the Miami Heat in the 2003-04 season. Now that Wade has retired and is enjoying another job, Udonis Haslem is still an important factor on the Heat’s bench. However, this 42-year-old striker rarely plays and does not contribute too much to the Heat’s main stats.
Why did the Miami Heat pay up to $5 million just to have Haslem play 11 times in the past two years? The answer comes from Haslem’s value when he enters the field from the bench. The 42-year-old veteran is a big part of the team’s culture and now Haslem serves the Miami Heat as an assistant coach. If ranked by importance at the Heat, Haslem ranks only behind president Pat Riley and head coach Erik Spoelstra; He even accompanied the team before Spoelstra arrived.
Besides, Udonis Haslem is the most thorny character of the Miami Heat, far surpassing Jimmy Butler. Possessing a hоt head and personality like a gangster, Haslem is always ready for a brawl. Haslem’s extensive life experience in his forties and strong muscles make names like Dwight Howard or Jimmy Butler wary and avoid a collision.
How important is Udonis Haslem to the players?
In fact, the 42-year-old veteran has played the role of assistant coach for nearly 10 years. To the Heat and president Pat Riley, Haslem is loyal and understands what the team needs, similar to Samuel L. Jackson’s character in the movie “Django Unchained”. Udonis Haslem has always been there to teach and guide each generation of Heat rookies throughout time. Simply because Haslem practices every day with the players, that’s why they are willing to listen to the words of this trusted brother.
Additionally, any player who signs with the Miami Heat must undergo a private meeting with Haslem. This has been going on for nearly 15 years now, and even LeBron James has had to perform this ritual. The veteran striker will guide the “newbie” on everything they need to know about the team’s history, what they should and shouldn’t do, and finally give the juniors confidence in their journey at Miami Heat.
Head of human resources, head of security or big security guard are the names that Heat players affectionately call their eldest brother Udonis Haslem. Besides, defender Duncan Robinson said he had no friends or places to hang out when he just joined the Heat. Udonis Haslem proactively invited Robinson to play at his home and entertainment venues in Miami, and he did this with all new players. Notably, Haslem also guides his juniors to invest money wisely to maintain their fortune when they retire.