However, the NBA star faced a heavy fine some days ago. After Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Butler has to pay a $25,000 fine. Surprisingly, the Colombian icon and her kids have turned up for another Miami Heat game, this time against Boston Celtics.
Shakira and her kids make another NBA appearance!
Just today, Butler’s Miami Heat played their fourth game in the ‘Best of 7’ final series against the Boston Celtics. After winning the first three games, Heat was heading into this game with a clear advantage. Surprisingly, even Shakira and her kids had turned up for the major sporting event. After witnessing a major comeback by Butler previously, the celebrity NBA fans would have expected something similar.
However, it just didn’t click for Miami Heat this time. After three comprehensive wins over Boston Celtics, Butler failed to put on a winning display and seal a place in the NBA final. Despite the disappointing 99 – 116 scoreline, the 33-year-old led the scoring with 29 points and 5 assists. However, it just wasn’t enough against Celtics’ Jayson Tatum’s 33-point haul along with 7 assists.
Why did the NBA fine Jimmy Butler?
Two days ago, Miami Heat played their third game against Boston Celtics. Butler’s Heat convincingly won the game with a final scoreline of 128–102. However, a slight controversy took place after the game. The 33-year-old NBA veteran did not turn up for the mandatory press conference with the media. He also never publicly stated a reason for his surprising absence. Due to his absence from the presser, the NBA fined him $25,000. In the league statement, they wrote, “The fine results from Butler’s failure to participate in required media availability following Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on May 21”.