“Been Away for a Very Long Time”: Despite Usually Keeping His Family Life Private, Jimmy Butler Unveils Heartwarming Plans With 3-Year-Old Daughter

Published 04/27/2023, 7:50 AM EDT

Jimmy Butler once again was the star of the show as the Miami Heat defeated the Milwaukee Bucks to win the series. After setting a playoff record with 56 points in Game 4, Butler came through once more to help his team overturn a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit. He once gave his team a boost by scoring 12 straight points, and in the last seconds of the game, he even made an alley-oop to force overtime. Butler surely seems to be thriving on the court.

Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler has some heartwarming plans lined up to spend time with his family.

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Jimmy Butler wants to spend time with his daughter

Jimmy Butler talked to a reporter in a post-game interview following his explosive play against the Bucks. The interviewer asked Butler about how they succeeded in eliminating the number one seed on their home court. Butler underlined their team’s resiliency and ability to stay together even while they were trailing in the game. He attributed their success to their capacity to remain composed in stressful situations and retain a strong sense of team unity.

The next big question that the reporter had for Butler was about ‘Playoffs Jimmy.’ The reporter asked him how he was able to pull off his performance. What made him unstoppable?

He said, “My teammates, they need me to be that way right now. I will continue to be that way right now um whatever it takes to win. It could be 40 it could be 50 it could be zero and 12 assists. I got to be able to do it all.”

The Miami Heat player was then asked about his plans before the second round of the playoffs. Jimmy Butler had a heartwarming response to the question.

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He said, “I’m gonna play with my daughter man. I love her to death. I miss her. I’ve been away for a very long time. We’re going to get ice cream, we’re going to the park. We’re doing a lot of different stuff.”

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The player shares a daughter named Rylee with his rumored girlfriend, Kaitlin Nowak. The couple has chosen to keep their relationship private to avoid unwanted attention.

Jimmy Butler delivered an impressive performance

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The five-time All-Star finished with an amazing 42 points, eight rebounds, and four assists before making the game-winning basket with only 2.1 seconds remaining in regulation. Throughout this series, Butler has been nothing short of remarkable, and he has constantly delivered when his team has most needed him. The success of the Heat has been largely attributed to Butler’s ability to execute under duress. Moreover, his clutch efforts in Game 5 were nothing short of spectacular.

Butler has established himself as one of the league’s greatest players when it means the most. Whether it be by scoring big baskets or coming up with crucial defensive stops, he has succeeded in outperforming the Bucks. Moreover, the Heat’s victory over the Bucks was one of the biggest upsets in NBA playoff history.

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With their latest victory, Miami Heat now advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. They will now play against the New York Knicks. The Knicks must play their best defense if they hope to defeat Butler and the rest of the Heat. It will be thrilling to see how the Heat and Knicks fare in their upcoming series.

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Ranjitha Ramesh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Ranjitha has a strong foundation in reporting and writing. Her passion for basketball, particularly the Lakers and LeBron James, fuels her desire to delve into the lifestyle and off-court activities of NBA stars.

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“Been Away for a Very Long Time”: Despite Usually Keeping His Family Life Private, Jimmy Butler Unveils Heartwarming Plans With 3-Year-Old Daughter

Jimmy Butler wants to spend time with his daughter

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Jimmy Butler delivered an impressive performance