Neymar Jr is currently sidelined with an ankle injury that will keep him out of the fold for approximately four months. The playmaker is expected to return to action at the beginning of the new season. Aside from this, he also recently announced the pregnancy of his girlfriend. While he continues his recovery, the PSG star keeps himself busy by following other sports.

One such sport he majorly watches and follows avidly is basketball. Soccer fans have often seen him sitting at the front seat of the court and enjoying the dunks of 6 ft plus players. While his injury doesn’t allow him to go and watch live matches, the Brazilian manages to support his favorite NBA stars from his home.

In fact, Neymar recently watched his favorite NBA star, Jimmy Butler, from his couch, as he also had praise for the Heats star following the win against Celtics.

Neymar Jr pens a congratulations message for Jimmy Butler

It was a brilliant night for Miami Heat as they won the conference finals against Boston Celtics. The Heat traveled to TD Garden and managed to win as they clinched a victory against the home side with a score of 84-103. Jimmy Butler shone once against for side as he led his side to a victory with his 28 points performance.

The whole basketball world is in awe of Butler’s performance as it also garnered him praise from Neymar. The PSG no.10 hailed the Heat’s star perfectly by posting his photo on his Instagram with a congratulatory caption. As translated by Google Translate, he wrote, “MVP…Congratulations brother @jimmybutler. 4 to go…”

Indeed, it is a beautiful message from Neymar, who has often been full of praise for the NBA ace. With a win, the Heats are heading to the NBA Finals, where they’ll face Denver Nuggets. Neymar will be looking ahead of the match. Aside from his love for basketball, the player also has a keen interest in F1.

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In fact, he was surprisingly present at the Monaco Grand Prix last weekend. However, he has also been making strides in the headlines after recently rejecting Lewis Hamilton’s apology.

Neymar rejects Lewis Hamilton’s apology

Recently at the Monaco Grand Prix, Neymar was walking down to the pitlane to give an interview. It was at that time he saw Hamilton and approached the F1 star. However, that somehow turned ugly as the 38-year-old racer gave him the apparent cold shoulder in front of millions of fans.

Realizing it after the race, Hamiton quickly fired up his Instagram, reposted the video on his story, and wrote, “My bad bro.” Perhaps, Lulu was thinking, “Is it too late now to say sorry?” Unfortunately, it was too late, as the former Barcelona man didn’t take his apology. He simply replied by writing, “F*** u,” on his Instagram story. Either way, one doesn’t need to worry much as the Brazilian meant it in a banter way.

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Nevertheless, What are your thoughts on his interactions with Butler and Hamilton? Let us know in the comments.