Dropping a Major Career Hint, Jimmy Butler Pays Respect to Eden Hazard, Neymar Jr., Lionel Messi and 7 Other Athletes

Jimmy Butler is full of surprises. The most unpredictable player. You never know what he is going to do the next moment. Though his surprise element is mainly around his hairstyle, the Heat‘ forward does know how to shake things up.

A recent post has got the fans and basketball lovers to wonder what Butler is up to now. Apart from getting huge amounts of attention, which isn’t his goal, every action the guy takes actually has a very good reason. Playoff Jimmy will have a story to tell behind everything. Let’s take a look at what the basketball world has to say about his latest update.

Jimmy Butler might be hinting at a change

The latest development in Butler’s Instagram shows around seven athletes with the jersey number 10. They include popular names like Neymar Jr., Eden Hazard, Lionel Messi and more. The focus on the jersey number has led to speculations on whether Butler is looking to change his jersey number too.

Even if he is, it wouldn’t be the first time. There have been many instances from his schooldays where he has chosen a specific number to wear due to its significance in his life. From no. 1 in high school, 33 at Marquette, 21 with the Bulls, 23 with the Timberwolves to finally, 22 with Miami. However, given the recent developments, 22 might not be the final number.

Butler pays respect to some of the greatest athletes

As much as we can predict and discuss Jimmy’s potential jersey change, the seven photos of different athletes could very well be just his quirky way of paying respect. Nothing more, nothing less. The post features famous retired soccer players and some who keep hinting at the same.

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Eden Hazard, the Belgian soccer star, announced his retirement at the age of 32. Considered one of the greatest players of his generation, injuries seem to follow the now-retired forward. It was with great sadness that fans and the soccer world said their goodbyes to Hazard.

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The soccer legend Lionel Messi has also admitted that he is reaching his retirement days. Though none of his fans or even colleagues would say so, we can assume that Messi is being realistic. In an interview with TV Publica the Inter Miami star said that he isn’t sure when it will happen. He has pretty much left the ball in God’s hands on this one.

Anyway, we can be pretty sure Jimmy Buckets will surface soon enough with a very good reason for his latest “ten/ten” homage. For, let’s tune back into the Heat vs. Hornets preseason game.