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Damian Lillard wants to play with Jimmy Butler. After more than a decade of disappointment, the former Portland loyalist seeks a change to Miami. Playing with Butler allows the Guard some defensive relief, something that was constantly missing in Portland. As for Butler, he can finally have a superstar in Miami alongside him who can shoot from as far as the logo. But then the Heat Forward has been in the news for reasons other than basketball.

As he charts through an entertaining offseason, he showcases his interest in liquor.

Jimmy Butler has a perfect day

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Butler’s China tour stamped him as one of the most famous athletes in the world. During the offseason, the Wing has been on the move consistently. He is basically on a world tour and is having a great time. Recently, he posted a series of pictures portraying a perfect day for the Forward. In his initial stories, a ripped Butler is working hard in a session with his hooper friend Marqueese Grayson and retired Instagrammer, Ernny. 

After departing the gym, the Heat phenom engages in cuisines and liquor. The perfect blend creates a warm ambiance and a stream of beautiful photographs. In one story, he shares a picture of the 1998 Chateau Latour. The medium wine is formed by combining black cherry, vanilla aromas, and blackcurrant. 

In the following story of the wine bottle, someone is serving the ruby-red wine in a chalice-shaped cup. The candle underneath the shot of the wine, the hand, and the chalice-shaped cup make for another fantastic photograph. 

Going forward, in one story, a chef is preparing a dish arduously. As he dives deep into his recipe, he takes out a bottle of Hennesy and uses it as the oiling base. This brings fits of laughter from Butler and his friends. Such moments imply that the incredible Two-Way Forward has been in high spirits. Amidst these laughs, Butler’s love for liquor is well-pronounced.

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His spirits can be further uplifted if Dame joins the scene, but it will take a lot of deliberation. 

Heat patiently waits before pulling the plug

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The preparation for the Point Guard has been methodical. The Miami Heat is waiting for some more months as per some reports. Even Portland, which has no other option than trading a player that nurtured for around a decade, has joined the waiting game. This is because of Lillard’s hefty contract and the return of value that can justify the transfer from Portland’s end. 

USA Today via Reuters

Will Heat have to move promising sharpshooter Tyler Herro? Or will they stake their future picks? These are some questions that need deliberation. It can involve a third team but for now, both the Franchises are trying to gauge the developments deep into the offseason.

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As Butler enjoys the sip of Chateau Latour, will Dame also lift the chalice of a champion with him as a teammate? Do share in the comments below.