3 Days after Raising $320,000 with Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open, NBA Icon Jimmy Butler Tries to Emulate Young Roger Federer’s First-Ever Tennis Job

Jimmy Butler raised the heat at New York ahead of the US Open with a blast created for a cause. A charity exhibition to support Ukraine witnessed the game of elites as sports icons united for the ‘All Stars Open.’ The event raised a whopping $320,000 as top seeds like Carlos Alcaraz, Frances Tiafoe, and others graced the court.

But what stood out was Butler’s curiosity and the attention he paid to details. Like Roger Federer, the NBA icon, too, climbed one step at a time, and voila! Butler got what he wanted.

Butler went Federer’s way before proceeding to the court

Before holding the racket, the 33-year-old chose to interact and learn from the ones who do the job for the love of tennis. The ‘Miami Heat’ star started understanding the game from the ball and the ones who take care of it. Be it basketball or tennis, Butler focused on the ball and executed it to perfection, like the Swiss legend.

Federer is a man of perfection, and he first entered tennis as a ballboy when he was a child. The rest is history, as the ball boy from Basel bid adieu to the sport with 20 Grand Slams. Butler, who played tennis for the first time with the top seeds, also started as a ballboy. He first interacted with the ball crew, rolled some balls, learned the rules, and made a captivating yet entertaining attempt.

Butler, who was a ballboy in a match between Alcaraz and Frances Tiafoe, gave his everything. However, the 6 times NBA All-Star had his way with the rules as the athletes created a warm and fun space on the court.

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But the amateur tennis player stole something that tennis professionals are rooting for.

NBA icon robs Carlos Alcaraz in front of a fully packed stadium

Butler never said he was going to stick to the ballboy rules, especially talking to the players. The microphone heard so much more in a day than it probably does in a month. Butler, Tiafoe, and Alcaraz had the most hilarious squabble ever as the NBA icon complained that players were trying to hit him.

Tiafoe then urged Butler to play the game and offered his racket. The NBA star grabbed the chance and stole a point from the Spaniard in his debut game. The NBA champion offered commentary on his shots, too, while playing them. Butler was so proud of himself that he wanted his skills to be included in his resume.

The transition from ballboy to playing tennis seems to hit right as an NBA legend, too, implemented Federer’s formula. He did justice to it by scoring his first point against the ATP N0. 1. The Swiss Maestro would be proud, wouldn’t he?

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