Jimmy Butler takes his new Heat culture to Chicago

The media were waiting for Jimmy Butler in Chicago.

Butler, after all, make his name here — rising from 30th overall pick to Most Improved Player, All-Star, and maximum salary candidate player, even though he would have to go elsewhere to get that last reward.

Now Butler is back, as a member of the Miami Heat and of team Giannis in the 2020 All-Star Game.

He was a few minutes late getting to the podium Saturday for his scheduled availability but, once he did, he did not disappoint.

Here are a few of Butler’s more illuminating and/or amusing thoughts on his transition to the Heat and more.

First, the arrival….

Jimmy Butler content pic.twitter.com/x4cyMxnCj2

— Five Reasons Sports Network (@5ReasonsSports) February 15, 2020

Next, the deep thoughts on the changes to the All-Star Game.

He’s been, um, racking his brain about this one…

Jimmy Butler on the new all star format 😂 pic.twitter.com/gjtVSXbY1H

— Five Reasons Sports Network (@5ReasonsSports) February 15, 2020

Then, on the Heat’s plan after the break…

Jimmy Butler on the Heat: “We got some business to handle.” pic.twitter.com/Ehe1MpAZ4v

— Five Reasons Sports Network (@5ReasonsSports) February 15, 2020

His assimilation to the Miami culture…

Jimmy Butler on why he loves the community in Miami pic.twitter.com/0o5gQnpETD

— Five Reasons Sports Network (@5ReasonsSports) February 15, 2020

What he has learned about Miami Heat president Pat Riley…

Jimmy Butler on Pat Riley: “everything I heard is true.” @5ReasonsSports pic.twitter.com/nJVe6JOdl1

— Ethan J. Skolnick of @5ReasonsSports (@EthanJSkolnick) February 15, 2020

More on the Heat as they chase a home court seed…

“We’re coming back ready to rock.” pic.twitter.com/R0m3KGNI1v

— Five Reasons Sports Network (@5ReasonsSports) February 15, 2020

How he feels about being a villain….

The best part of being a villain? pic.twitter.com/mDla5Rt5NY

— Five Reasons Sports Network (@5ReasonsSports) February 15, 2020

More praise for his All-Star and Heat teammate, Bam Adebayo…

“I legit believe Bam is the reason why we’re winning.” https://t.co/XlXOFXwRLW

— Five Reasons Sports Network (@5ReasonsSports) February 15, 2020

And of course, the continued taunting of Philadelphia 76er fans..

https://t.co/10b0YAPb0b pic.twitter.com/EMl21ttJzJ

— BlaznHeat (@MIAHeat4Life) February 15, 2020