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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat’s star forward, is not only generating waves on the basketball court, but he’s also building a name for himself in the business world. His business acumen is what sets him apart from all the other entrepreneurs. A venture of his that is picking up at a rapid pace is his coffee company called “Bigface Brand”. During the NBA bubble, Butler used his street smartness and started selling coffee out of his hotel room.

And now after the pandemic is over his coffee business kept on growing earning him a global customer base and a partnership with Shopify. However, for his latest venture Butler recently applied for a trademark on “Emo Jimbo,” hinting at new frontiers in the fashion business.

Butler’s new business frontier, Emo Jimbo

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Butler just filed for a trademark on the phrase “Emo Jimbo”. This move indicates that he is expanding his company portfolio and entering into the fashion industry. This step teases the possible debut of “Emo Jimbo” branded clothes, demonstrating Butler’s desire to explore new commercial opportunities. As Butler himself is into fashion and keeps trying new fashion trends, it is a solid and well-planned move on his path.

As Butler already has a successful business, he knows how to start and run a business smoothly. Even his coffee business idea came out of boredom in the NBA bubble in 2020. He had an expresso machine with him and some coffee beans from El Salvador. Looking at that, he thought of making some profit from it and started selling coffee for $20 to his fellow players.

However, the demand for his coffee grew so much that it turned into a legitimate business. Shopify’s creator program was critical in launching the firm, which initially offered coffee blends before expanding into non-coffee items such as apparel and accessories. So, as the $80 million player has the business acumen to run a business, his new venture does not seem like a bad idea. But what is Emo Jimbo?

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Jimmy Butler makes an emo transformation

Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat made a shocking appearance during a media day with an unexpected emo hairdo, a change from his prior dreadlocks. His unique appearance drew a lot of attention, as he wore an iconic emo cut from the early 2000s. When asked about the change in his hairstyle, he playfully blamed the change on his ‘emo period,‘ and cautioned competitors about his emotional condition.

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Butler related his dramatic hairdo to the Damian Lillard trade story to the Bucks in a candid moment. He described this year’s preseason as an emotional rollercoaster of the summer. Regardless of the ups and downs, Butler’s distinct style and cheerful attitude demonstrate his ability to deal with emotions with grace. As he continues to shine on-court, his new business initiative, Emo Jimbo, is creating an intriguing layer and indicating that his business capability is as strong as his talents on the court.

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