NBA superstar Jimmy Butler plays dominoes in Brixton and loves trip to 'incredible' London
Jimmy Butler could not stop smiling while playing dominoes in Brixton.
The NBA superstar and Miami Heat forward also thanked London for being 'incredible' as always as he showed his humble nature.
“Being around my people whooping they tail in dominoes made it even more special!” Butler posted on Instagram.
He added: “@brixtonimmortalsdomino forever grateful for you welcoming a stranger to be apart of the family for a couple days!”
The six-time All Star also spent time with Chelsea star Reece James during his visit.
Butler has been highly active this off-season, highlighted by a flashy run at the US Open tennis tournament in New York.
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Coco Gauff, who won the women's tournament, has cited Butler's on-court intensity as a source of personal inspiration.
Butler wasn't drafted until the No. 30 overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.
The native of Tomball, Texas constantly had to prove himself and overcome doubters. He only averaged 2.6 points as a rookie and didn't become a starter until his third season.
Butler has evolved into a five-time All-NBA honouree and has also earned five All-Defensive Team selections, highlighting his versatility on the court.
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In turn, Butler has become one of the NBA’s most unique players.
From his changing hairstyles to his public embrace of other sports, Butler has been unafraid to be himself – and call out teammates when necessary.
His personal drive carried underdog Miami to the 2020 NBA Finals. Butler averaged 22.2 points during a gutsy playoff run that finally fell short against LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA's coronavirus bubble in Florida.
Miami returned to the Eastern Conference Finals two years later and again reached the NBA Finals last season before falling 4-1 to the Denver Nuggets.
"You never know what the team is going to look like next year, the year after that. I'm just grateful," Butler said after the Nuggets' victory. "I learned so much. They taught me so much. I wish I could have got it done for these guys because they definitely deserve it."
During his 12-year pro basketball career, Butler has averaged 18.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.6 steals.
His all-around game has turned him into one of the league's best players and a name respected throughout the sport.
Butler started his career with Chicago, was traded to Minnesota, forced his way off the Timberwolves, and spent a season with Philadelphia before becoming the heart of the Heat.
"It's been great," said Butler, describing his four seasons with Miami.
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"I've had some helluva teammates come through and compete with me and give us the opportunity to win a championship, which I still believe, with everything in me, that we will do as a team here, as an organisation, as a city in Miami.
"The four years have been great. It's always great to be wanted and loved and appreciated. I don't think that's going to change. I'm grateful, man, that we made it here. Came up short, but I'm blessed. I'm fortunate."
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