As Jimmy Butler reportedly is pursuing a contract extension from the Miami Heat, his comments during the Dallas Wings vs. Los Angeles Sparks game Friday night sent the internet into a whirlwind. While Butler's future remains somewhat of an unknown, he had the full attention of Los Angeles Lakers fans after one specific in-game message.
As Nikki Kay of Spectrum Sports highlighted, Butler stated that "22 looks good in purple and gold."
Of course, 22 is Butler's number with the Heat. And as the idea of a potential Butler trade swirls should the Heat opt not to give him the max contract extension he's reportedly seeking, these comments instantly turned heads.
However, after the game, Butler quickly clarified the meaning of his comments with a message on the Sparks Instagram page . He explained that he was showing love to Sparks rookie Cameron Brink and shut down the trade rumors.
"First and foremost, y'all see this shirt/jersey I’m wearing right now. 22 purple and gold says Brink, not Butler, unfortunately. Sorry LA fans," Butler said. "But hey, shoutout to you, Cam. Thank you for all the love and support."
Brink had a strong showing for the Sparks in an 81-72 victory, scoring 10 points with 10 rebounds, two steals and two blocks in 26 minutes.
As for Butler, while the Lakers may be seeking a third star, it doesn't appear Butler is destined to join LeBron James and Anthony Davis anytime soon.
