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The soccer season for Neymar ended a bit early after he was sidelined for the rest of the season through injury. However, the Brazilian is wasting no time and is already making the best use of his time. Currently, he is spending his vacation following other games and sports. After enjoying the emphatic F1 Monaco Grand Prix, he quickly went to support his basketball friend Jimmy Butler.

Earlier, Butler urged the PSG N0. 10 to come and watch him. While he couldn’t complete the 33-year-old’s wish, Neymar managed to come for the next fixture. In fact, he an inspiring message to his friend, who unfortunately lost the fixture.

Neymar Jr has a message for Jimmy Butler

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Neymar went to the FTX Arena to support his friend Butler, who faced the Denver Nuggets in South Beach. Unfortunately, the Heat concluded their two-game series on a disappointing note, as they faced another defeat in the NBA Finals. Everyone is backing Butler and co. to make an emphatic return in the next fixture.

 

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That bandwagon has also been joined by Neymar, who had a message for his friend. The PSG forward posted a picture with Butler on Instagram and wrote, “Torcer pra amigo não é fácil. Not done yet! Let’s go JB.” As translated by Google Translate, he wrote, “Supporting a friend is not easy. Not done yet! Let’s go JB.”

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The 31-year-old wants the power forward to give his all in the next match, as he still has a big job on his shoulders. He also posted pictures with Real Madrid star, Vinicius Jr. and their friend Pedro Velasco, who were also present to watch the match. Either way, it was a strong message from Neymar, who wants Butler to pull off a Cleveland Cavaliers.

Heats would need to pull off a ‘Cleveland Cavaliers’

It was an unfortunate loss for Miami Heat as they lost with a final score of 108-95. Led by Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets showcased their dominance, emerging victorious over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat for the second consecutive game. Hence, they would need to pull off a comeback just like the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Back in the 2016 NBA finals, the Cavaliers came back from a 3-1 series deficit and shocked the Golden State Warriors. Hence, in order to cement their chances in the finals, they would need to make a similar comeback. Otherwise, if they fail to, then the Nuggets will have a chance to write their name in the history books.

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Do you think Miami Heat will be able to make a comeback? Let us know in the comments.

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