39 Days After Losing the NBA Championship, Jimmy Butler Receives a Wholesome Welcome From Jam-Packed Chinese Fans

A few months ago, the NBA championship slipped through the hands of the Miami Heat. They missed their mark in game 5 of the NBA finals. And as a result, the Denver Nuggets won the 2023 NBA championship with a score of 94 to 89.?

Jimmy Butler struggled in the finals. He racked up 21 points and was of very little help to the team until the fourth quarter. While the Heat may still not be over this championship loss, Butler?s fans are certainly over it. As they gush over Jimmy Butler when he arrives in China for his ‘Unexpected’ tour.?

An ?unexpected? welcome for The Butler

The Miami Heat?s star forward, Jimmy Butler, is currently on the Unexpected Tour to China. Last year, Butler signed an endorsement deal with a Chinese shoe brand named Li-Ning. As the face of the brand, Butler has set out on a promotional tour to China.?

This journey to the East has been pretty remarkable for Jimmy G. Buckets. The tour started on Friday in the capital city, Beijing. Butler has been actively documenting the progress of his trip on his official Instagram account.?

On day 4, Butler was signing shoes at a promotional event in Taiyuan when an excited fan threw a shoe at him. The shoe hit Butler?s head. The moment was shocking and security ran in to protect Butler. But this 6x NBA star was found roaring with laughter. Butler even posted the video of this incident on his Instagram and laughed it off like a good sport.?

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China showers Jimmy Butler with love

The China tour has certainly been an unreal experience for Butler. Fans came in large numbers at promotional events, just to catch a glimpse of the NBA superstar. The Butler?s stardom, even in China, is unparalleled.?

While in China, people saw Butler giving high-fives, autographs, and free t-shirts to his fans. And the fans for sure are loving it. From interviews to fan reaction videos, the ‘Unexpected’ tour is creating the much-hoped media buzz.?

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Hence, safe to say, despite the championship loss, Butler continues to reign within the hearts of his fans. Fans in large numbers are gushing to see Butler. And by the looks of it, Jimmy, too, seems to be enjoying the tour.

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