Jimmy Butler Reveals What Made Him Leave the Philadelphia 76ers | The JJ Redick Podcast | The Ringer

In his latest appearance on 'The JJ Redick Podcast,' Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler goes into detail about the events that soured his time with the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2019-20 NBA season. He explains some of his issues with the team and coach Brett Brown, as well as what influenced his decision to leave to sign with the Miami Heat this offseason.
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[@nasholston5112]

So my dad was exactly right when I asked him why Jimmy left. He said "Jimmy doesn't like stupid shit" 😂 smh

[@chuck2469]

Lawl

[@JTAnimations]

Lmfao your dad was ahead of the game

[@noahamankwaah9802]

Your dad is a smart man.

[@phlbnr]

Smart man your dad

[@alexhennigh5242]

Dad smart man is uhuh uhuh uhuh.

[@hebrewabraham2751]

I am glad Athletes are having their own podcasts versus listening to sports reporters that never played anything.

[@lro001]

Hebrew Abraham we’ll actually get insight instead of make believe

[@Jrtheth3rdTV]

Hebrew Abraham facts

[@briancastillo418]

Yes, I am tired of Skip Bayless

[@IraSpaunsble]

EXACTLY THIS IS IT

[@Saiputera]

Yup! Facts

[@rand-san2095]

As Sixers fan, I'm sad that Jimmy left. He was about the most Philadelphian kind of player that the team could ask for: worked his ass off, never gave up, and clutch. But at the same time, I'm glad he is in a better place now.

[@jasondyrkacz8270]

As a Bulls fan, I miss him too.

[@ccink3931]

Think everyone would take Jimmy back and sent Simmons looking at how it worked out lol

[@J-Hue]

@@ccink3931 It wasn't about keeping Jimmy or Simmons. Butler clearly said that he just wanted out, largely due to the lack of structure in the organization and coaching concerns.

[@ccink3931]

@@J-Hue not really understanding the point in general but sure lol

[@jackdamenace13]

Embiid wanted him to stay too.

[@RedRanchu]

I symphatize with Jimmy because its hard to be that "perfectionist" in a lazy environment. You get painted as toxic when you just want to compete and be the best! Glad hes in a better position now.

[@jasondyrkacz8270]

I would've loved to be a fly on the wall when Jimmy Butler and Pat Riley had their first meeting. Probably went like this: Riley: Before we offer you this contract, please tell me what happened in Minnesota and Philly. Butler: Management thought I was too rough on the young talented lazy players. I just want everyone in the organization to care about winning and getting better as much as I do. Riley: I love you, grandson I wished I had.

[@kennymitton3852]

@@jasondyrkacz8270 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Yup that’s Pat for ya blood sweat and tears

[@sirwalksoftly]

Damn.. thought I was alone on this. I think high performers are misunderstood, especially to people with less motivation and drive. It’s frustrating in a professional environment when that happens. So it seems to be good to practice compassion as a high performer. Communication would hopefully allow everyone to be on the same page.

[@camancho13]

Exactly!!! He’s a different breed… he actually works and competes his ass off whereas the majority - or at last a good portion of todays younger, babied NBA players, are lazy whiny selfish punks that expect to be babied. He woke up the damn Twolves organization - his getting the F out of there made that punk Towns finally compete - consistently! I completely get Jimmy… I have the same disposition: HOLD PEOPLE ACCOUNTABLE! WORK M-Fers!

[@oldfrend]

perfectionist in a lazy environment. damn i know how that is. ima steal that if you don't mind.

[@wonon1678]

I feel like JJ is one of the few NON All-Stars that is respected by everybody in the NBA

[@ianstuart371]

All-star in my heart

[@wonon1678]

Ian Stuart mine too

[@xImVeryGrizzyx]

I would say Lou Williams too

[@Firstnameunknownfr]

Wat Vince carter was a all star before

[@Firstnameunknownfr]

Wat JJ was never a all star tho , different categories

[@jonloc8535]

I feel like Jimmy's intensity and passion is mistaken for him being an asshole but I think he just gets mad when dudes in the league don't have the same level of passion as he does.

[@dash4800]

Basically the same mentality as Kobe had, but Kobe won early so he had the clout to go with it. Butler was stuck on teams that didnt have a shot. Either because of injuries (Chigago), or mentally weak, soft, teammates.

[@alasdairmacintyre9383]

And when people dont do their Jobs well

[@matsbartram7642]

Hard to disagree with him, i get a feeling some players just give up on improving after they get drafted

[@MyJor23]

Correct

[@TheUndersized]

both things can be true. he's passionated, but he also has a really narrow way of dealing with different personalities. if people have to meet Jimmy only at Jimmy's stand, well, Jimmy's an asshole.

[@uncurbedthoughts]

KZbin really recommended this video after Sixers lost the series because of Ben Simmons 😳

[@jakeyou8336]

😂😂

[@playyboii_jayy]

Facts😂🤣

[@Amir.p3]

Same here

[@cesartorres7984]

Hahah fax

[@jerryudenkwo]

Wtf your right ✅

[@lukesmith6625]

Watching it as Miami meets Boston in Finals is crazy. Big respect for Jimmy and his professionalism

[@LoFoSho]

Not aging well rn. Nuggets going off doeeee

[@Jermthatormentor]

Oof

[@johnp8388]

lol all that time he showed a glimpse to ben simmons and ktowns/twolves mindset

[@KDComeback]

@@Jermthatormentor 😮

[@ennuiii]

@@LoFoSho game is wide open

[@TheAlexstam7]

Finally some real talk from NBA players before retirement. No bs , just facts

[@cyriladriannugroho]

Listen All the smoke and knuckleheads bruh

[@MrE_]

@@cyriladriannugroho all the smoke 👌

[@jlui21]

- This happens EVERYDAY in real life. None of my coworkers speak up (at the hospital). And I speak up and got fried. Obviously, there's more to my story BUT Jimmy is being HONEST and WORKS HARD. People just can't handle honesty. Sigh. Good on Jimmy!

[@trip2belize]

Swear bro

[@askyourwhoremother3292]

CYR knuckleheads is better than all the smoke, Barnes smokes too much and asks kushed out questions and sometimes doesn’t let jackson speak smh 😂

[@emmanuelmoses7249]

As a basketball fan, I could listen to stories like this all day. Great podcast

[@dagelijksedosisinternet3591]

They gave so much insight on this pod it' crazy, i feel like they said too much and now will get backlash

[@allansipes3312]

Facts the media is the devil

[@redseaford9426]

Yup. It reminds you of the old days of playin within an organization. Albeit that the stage I played on was much smaller. These are the little things I looked forward to about the league I never made it to.

[@harpoon_bakery162]

there is also a bad side to this. it's generally something that should be kept "in-house". disgruntlement's like this shed bad light on coaches and players.

[@babymylo4909]

I love this kind of shit as a fan. The media (ESPN) doesn’t know what goes on behind the scenes and bash players and fans do the same shit. ESPN “analysts” just give their opinion and react to situations in the nba but don’t truly know what hoes on. They just think “oh jimmy left bc he’s an asshole” when jimmy had real reasoning. I love hearing what REALLY happened behind closed doors and giving us fans the inside scoop and process of why players do things.

[@JerryJ13]

Rewatching 2 years later and this interview is still pure gold 🔥😂

[@andremarable]

It keeps getting better 😂😂😂😂

[@Sgogeta80]

"not worried about 3 or 4 years, we can't control that. I don't know what the hell I'm going to do tomorrow, yesterday's gone, but right now, I'm going to be the best version of me that I can be". What a real ass quote from Jimmy

[@7LamarOdom]

lol.. as if you couldn't think of that? it's not rocket science

[@Sgogeta80]

@@7LamarOdom go outside and touch grass

[@7LamarOdom]

@@Sgogeta80 comeon cuh,

[@abigairey9543]

@@7LamarOdom do u practice it?

[@javislice]

@@7LamarOdom anybody could think about it, but when you hear some shit like that - you gotta compliment it because it's real. ya dumbass came up with that trash ass rebuttal and you prolly felt like the man after that. shut ya bitch ass up

[@folumb]

Jimmy gets buckets. He told no lies. He's that guy you wish wasn't right, but just is

[@elniko3447]

WE LOVE HIM IN MIAMI

[@eboooo]

He's the player that we need but not the one we deserve. He's too good for us.

[@smyzo]

He has never been past the 2nd round of the playoffs in 10 years.

[@smyzo]

@@elniko3447 They loved him in Chicago, Minnesota, and Philly at first too. This dude is a narcissist and manipulates fan bases until he can't hide his narcissism anymore.

[@spyfox9796]

smyzo good luck coming out the east against lebron James 😐🥱

[@tobaliciousholland12]

As a teacher, here is my take on Jimmy Butler. He is like a high achieving student that expects his teacher to be professional. Some teachers take issue with students like this, and see this attitude as disrespectful. The teacher might not come to every lesson fully prepared. They might not have work that challenges or stimulates the student. Other easygoing students will like this type of teacher, because it's easier, less work is expected, and they have more 'fun' (relax). But some students can only truly have 'fun' when they are being challenged. And so the high achieving student (Butler) acts out and shows his displeasure because he wants to grow, he wants to learn, he wants to be engaged. In Miami, with Riley and Spo (whom Jimmy called the best coach he's ever had), Jimmy has found that teacher who will go the extra mile. The teacher who will do the extra work, prepare harder worksheets, find different challenges just for him. He's found an environment where his time won't be wasted, where his potential can be utilized.

[@myownvevo7948]

perfectly said

[@seancop8686]

This was an excellent take man jeez

[@CommunalCouch]

Phenomenal analogy

[@joemotion7196]

u explained it very well, same goes in minesota that made him the villain for what the media said but they dont understand his passion of basketball

[@joemotion7196]

@Greg Pettis coz they are all lazy mfckez, jimmy is a hardworking guy he want motivation to push him to the limit to become a better player, like he said to the video the young generation dis days more like on going parties and focusing video games instead of improving their talent

[@yrudonking]

Jimmy is the guy that expects everyone to want it as bad as him and when they dont people think hes the problem.

[@streakydrip8792]

Big Facts 💯

[@jasondyrkacz8270]

Which is why he seems happy in Miami. Pat Riley probably wants to clone Butler 11 times by now.

[@Entername-md1ev]

Exactly he just wants to be around others who are as driven for success as he is and when he sees people who are just coasting he doesn’t fuck with them anymore

[@_VXI]

That entire Minnesota team was pathetic as far as I'm concerned. Nobody had any heart and with all that talent, absolutely shameful.

[@justmedee]

kinda has that MJ mentality. Jimmy would've torn it up in the 90s, he's a straight killer when he's on his game - and if youre on his team you better put up or shut up.

[@Heretowatchstuff]

I love that Jimmy has shown who the problems were. He just called out disfunction and laziness. It wasn’t like he wrote books saying give me the damn ball. He wasn’t holding his team hostage for a huge contract. He wanted a team to have his back and work as hard as he did to win. All 3 of his old teams have to regret losing him. Same with anyone that passed on him for being a locker room cancer.

[@shmurdrr9234]

Dysfunction*

[@patrickcreighton9654]

dude, as as a sixers fan, they completely justified their disfunction/laziness. No disrespect, but god damn, what a waste of a talented player who is EXACTLY (imo) what they need right now.

[@benf2204]

As a philly fan I still don’t blame him for leaving we just looked lost

[@rafiad5726]

Agree

[@Dbf1339]

Until they get an elite coach the team won't make the next step

[@benf2204]

Lone Surviver agreed Brett brown is pathetic

[@saintsoprano1336]

You guys need a drill sergeant alot of teams play for stats not Ws minnesota is one if those teams philly should be in the conference finals every year based on their roster talent alone words from a heat fan

[@nubastyle]

@@Dbf1339 I was thinking the same. You all need a new coach.

[@andybritton8903]

JJ: "I love bret, i know your relationship wasnt the same" Jimmy: *"Sure was not"* 😂😂😂

[@ballbmotivation305]

Lmao just got to that part

[@imlillard5167]

Literally me to 😂

[@joshhumbert1130]

And Brett will be fired after this series... and jimmy possibly could be playing in the eastern conference finals

[@rondopackintheair2931]

*sips wine*

[@dopeysnow1561]

@@joshhumbert1130 dawg I'm so upset.

[@Zenki8118]

When he's with the Sixers, they took the eventual champions in 2019 to 7 grueling games. When he got to Miami, he took that team to the Finals. Jimmy is really that guy.

[@nidapro]

Whos here after Ben Simmons passed up an open dunk and shot 6 percent from the ft line in the playoffs lol

[@Sam-tj9np]

its wasnt 6% lmao

[@abhiverma9316]

6% ? Tf bro that's not true... I think you meant 0.6%

[@ShutThePuck]

Makes complete sense now how Simmons hasn't developed at all in 4 seasons, the culture just screams of 0 direction and laid back for no good reason. 'The Process' ultimately created a culture of entitlement, as if just drafting the most talent leads to winning championships.

[@belethon]

@@ShutThePuck thing is joel still turned out ok it's Ben's development that's the problem he had the potential to be like Giannis but he just didn't develop. It seems to me more so Ben is the problem as well as the coaching staff not calling him out than just the coaching staff I mean Joel went from a troll on twitter to a mvp contender so the coaching staff isn't the only one to blame here Ben needs to want to improve too

[@ShutThePuck]

@@belethon Joel seems self driven though, Ben needed more hands on attention but they allowed him to just waste his prime developmental years. He's still 25 with room to grow and Philly need to not trade him and make this work but the relationship may be beyond repair now.

[@userjim83]

The media narrative about Jimmy has always struck me to be way wide of the mark... guy is 100% committed, hard working and mentality strong. Media always trying to twist stuff yet praise other guys even tho they selfish and awful teammates...

[@userjim83]

Rodzilla what has he really ever done tho? He spent years at Chicago without any real issues He demands high levels of effort and commitment and that’s it really... that’s hardly a bad thing is it, Minnesota and Philadelphia are poorly ran franchises with some weak players who think they are superstars and they simply aren’t who have egos that they shouldn’t have for the amount of success they’ve had The reason Miami works and will work is coz they have a experienced GM who understands players and garners respect and a great HC with high intelligence Do you really think Buttler has done anything that Kobe didn’t do? Yet he is admired for having mamba mentality... Modern NBA players are just soft and have precious egos generally let’s be real

[@alexhennigh5242]

That's because egos sell tickets and merchandise. Humility and hard work unfortunately do not in the modern NBA.

[@bradknowles7846]

Alex Hennigh Yea wolves can barely fill up the 100 levels of their games so much for ego working out in a positive way

[@userjim83]

Alex Hennigh winning teams and great players sell tickets and merchandise tbh

[@userjim83]

Rodzilla I’m saying he demands a high level of effort from everyone at his teams, if you think it is not a players role in the dressing room and on the court to demand that then with respect you don’t understand team dynamics and how people become successful in high level environments. If he sees players who don’t give it fully and coaches and front offices who are fully competent and create a culture to win he speaks his mind... There is absolutely nothing wrong with that at all, in-fact that’s exactly what he should do as one if not THE leading player on the teams he’s been on... He puts in effort on both ends of the floor and leads by example, he doesn’t ask for anything that he isn’t prepared to give himself... He isn’t living unprofessionally or creating any kind of non basketball controversy, he wants to play basketball and be the best version of himself and ultimately be successful, for the media to basically criticise him for doing that is ridiculous tbh

[@stjepannekic3602]

JJ is gonna be great on TV after he retires. Guy just has inteligence, calm and personality for the job

[@TheProfoundWatcher]

He don’t need to be on Tv tbh he could make his own KZbin channel and have full control of everything

[@tomsugars566]

@Michael Fraser i like those topics and watches

[@nellzman]

He's a Duke guy, they always end up as analyst

[@ky5059]

Jj is a simple guy, he shoots & simply just does his job. Cool guy also

[@mkingadiffernce]

I agree and I did not know this about him he also needs to go back to Duke and help the shooters

[@BigHoss03]

Sixers fucked up. This man was their second best player at worst and brought some accountability to the organization that’s badly needed today

[@teng029]

if we've learned nothing else in the playoffs, we learned that in every team Jimmy Butler has played for, he was never the problem..

[@81Point2]

Jimmy is the representation of media vs reality. This guy is so absolutely genuine and chill, and yet is painted as a team wrecker and chemistry destroyer, when he's really not. Edit: This comment went up 500 likes in a few days, you 76er fans must really be hurting lmao.

[@primetime4013]

Smh jimmy is just the type of the guy to voice what he feels needs to be done to win and wanted everybody on his team to do the same. And with that whole watching film thing.. Terrible coaching. The reason to watch film is to point out slight mistakes and things to do better in those situations to make slight adjustments to make them better day by day. So to hop into a room watching film with head coach and nobodys saying anything??? Terrible coaching on the 76ers behalf. at that point its all bad i dont blame jimmy for leaving. Watch the 76ers potentially fall off in the next couple years due to bad coaching. See how many assets they lost due to one year of bad coaching??

[@AWEhardy]

It’s because of how much he likes to win and doesn’t fuck around when it’s time to ball and the media view that as “toxic” or “causing friction” like media is soft they have poster childs that they always push and try to bring the real ones down

[@BigPurp9]

The thing with Jimmy is he’s gone through so much to get to the nba, heck he was homeless at one point. So all he asks for is for his teammates to work just as hard as he does

[@akshaysundru482]

Yea all he asks is his teammates to work as he has done throughout his life, more so if he thinks they have more potential than even he may have.

[@ScheSantiago]

Brandon, that's Kyrie. Media knows that Jimmy's a trainiac that doesnt want to be around with kids. There's a difference.

[@caleblatreille8224]

so basically Brett Brown can't run a film session, can't convince his "star" point guard to shoot threes, can't teach his team how to run the offence through multiple guys over the course of the season, AND can't figure out that Jimmy Butler's name isn't James? lolol he'll be lucky to ever coach again

[@MotterPotter]

Coach Pop getting dude's hired outta his name.

[@christophersuchy3632]

to be fair, Jimmy isn't normally a name. Its a nickname for people actually name James

[@0608jeff]

based on my observations, Brown is a decent choice if you have a rebuilding team that needs to develop young players. But once you're past that growing phase, you can't rely on him to turn your team into actual contenders.

[@caleblatreille8224]

​@@christophersuchy3632 if you were the crunch-time go-to employee at yr job, and your boss didn't know your real name after six months, that would be a REALLY bad sign no matter how uncommon it was

[@hamdibazian2495]

Him and whomever kept him there this long should be gone lol

[@chaeyoungvideos5742]

who's here after miami forced a game 6 against the lakers in the nba finals?

[@UjablablaHD42]

@Shane Sutter me lol

[@jimweb854]

@M soccer is for gay people

[@palgarr4506]

@M This is about basketball.... don’t try to convince anyone

[@owenxie8791]

@M there are 195 countries dumbass

[@jezbentedoz5454]

And they both got kicked in the first round 😂🤣😁🤭

[@jamieh95]

He's wearing a Goran Dragic hat. He's found his people with Miami 😁

[@joshua6207]

Was wearing hero's jersey after ECF too. What nba superstar puts on the Jersey of a rookie after a playoff win? Jimmy buckets

[@nom5358]

“you threw TJ MCCONNELL under the bus” killed me

[@RandomShowerThoughts]

That was way too funny 😂😂

[@JohnDoe-eu7xi]

"The nicest guy on the team!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@thatdudepulledupmaddogin]

That's why everyone respect JJ, he will speak his mind even if goes against his all-star teammate' s opinion but in a nonconfrontational manner. JJ definitely has integrity

[@yao8]

Brett Brown is gonna get fired....

[@SuperAnto7]

I pray to god every fuckin day for the past 2 years for this

[@gabegamer3663]

I think brown will get fired this year and by mid season there will be a big trade unless brand is fired

[@fergusthefungus4875]

yeah we hope

[@fergusthefungus4875]

if we lose in the first round he's getting fired for sure. Joel Embiid might get traded too

[@malcolmhill2070]

PLEASE GOD FIRE THIS IDIOT...miss u Jimmy

[@xuave923]

Jimmy Buckets back & better than ever, this aged like fine wine

[@Ameco_11]

facts, that’s why it’s recommended🤣

[@pranit8437]

And now he’s ass

[@donnelladams8362]

@@pranit8437 no way

[@freddyleon4423]

Who’s here after Jimmy and the Heat reached the NBA Finals

[@MakhiBreezy]

When jimmy retire , we going to appreciate what he meant on and off the court , might as well start now

[@Gmenpg]

Planet Khaii no we won’t

[@yessirski7868]

Gmen pg yea we will

[@Gmenpg]

2 Eze no we won’t

[@captaincooool]

@@yessirski7868 no we won't, nobody will remember him.

[@ianstuart371]

@@yessirski7868 yeah what has he done exactly? I think he's a cool guy but what is his great impact on the game

[@chrismoseley349]

Someone reliable has finally put into words what we've all known for 3 seasons.

[@dbradandthem2727]

Exactly

[@metalsadman]

well no more games for few months, so they've got nothing else to do than gossip ahahaha

[@vittoantonio5969]

Jimmy just eliminated Philly and is going to the ECF! So glad they had issues and Miami was able to land Jimmy. 🔥

[@papapawer4043]

"Tobias Harris over me??!!" Forever GOATED.

[@jrob4795]

Jimmy is the type of player Pat Reilly likes anyway, so it's a great fit.

[@zudin11]

@@papapawer4043 I was smiling when he said that

[@jadude119]

That last shot tho in the ECF he took...

[@tee3070]

@@jadude119 good shot wym , gotta live and die with your stars

[@roccostarz]

Who’s here after hearing Joel said the Sixers got rid of Jimmy because Ben wanted him out… lmfao

[@crazyrawi1435]

oh shit, really?

[@anggafestiyan5598]

@@crazyrawi1435 yup, and joel still think it was a mistake move until now

[@ayotunde5668]

I remember this interview it’s crazy how everything coming out to light now

[@rocthaice24]

@@crazyrawi1435 Jimmy said here it was Brett and management

[@wadejames1207]

@@anggafestiyan5598 he was right 😮😮

[@gusinfantas2070]

Being a Kawhi buzzer beater away while being this dysfunctional, goes to show you how much talent/players are truly what matter at the end of the day...

[@octopus8420]

Yeah the issue is that their stars don't work together. It's like 9+8 is supposed to be 17 hopefully even higher but with them it's like 9+8=14...

[@iamjason9240]

Kinda show us the importance of a decent coach and a stable front office.

[@octopus8420]

@@iamjason9240 their coach is alright and they have don't seem to have issues to get semi big names to join them

[@HaveFunLosingBro]

@@iamjason9240 Yeah Elton Brand has so far shown he is incompetent as a GM, at least to me. Also Brett Brown isn't a championship caliber coach.

[@P-DAPS]

If Kawhi misses the shot, the game would've gone to overtime. Philly would've still had to win on the road in a hostile environment, & then try to find a way to beat Milwaukee in the ECF. Then play GSW for the Chip. So they were "a Kawhi buzzer beater away" from what exactly?

[@halfstrike721]

This aged well Jimmy was right about everything

[@pointchamberlain4782]

Yea u can’t control a player you work with them! Wilt chamberlain once said

[@pancon5]

This sure aged well!

[@richardalfaro4933]

So what happend why did he leave ?? Kawhi ?

[@fatezero8662]

@@richardalfaro4933 Because the coaching staff misperceives Butler as a maniac rather than a Player that just wants to win. This made me realize that if Sixers had a better coach they could have beat the Raptors and won a ring, imagine the Raptors having to deal with Butler, Embiid,Reddick and Simmons how could the sixers fuck up that lineup.

[@kennethko1534]

Yup. Brett Brown is fired and Jimmy's in the Finals. He made the Sixers management look as stupid as the Wolves and Bulls. Tip to NBA franchises: if you want to win, just focus on winning. Don't focus on office politics, on outside perception, whatever stuff like that. Pretty straight forward when you listen to a guy like Jimmy talk

[@Schwarzy22]

JJ, thank you for giving back to the league the way you have. Your interviews are top notch and you get the best answers out of coaches and players alike.

[@davidr4523]

JJ Redick is an outstanding interviewer. The fact that he was a good player and in the same locker room gives him a very high level of credibility that other reporters can never attain.

[@mattv6039]

They made a mistake on both 50/50 decisions. Should have kept Jimmy instead of Tobias and JJ instead of signing Horford

[@shadowwarrior9490]

If you listen to the whole podcast, there were way too many issues that 76ers needed to fix in order for Jimmy to come back.

[@slimm215]

It wasn’t about decisions.....they offered jimmy a max. He didn’t want to stay if brown was here. It wants about choosing Tobias over him. Redick left 12 hrs in to FA after the sixers threw him a number. They didn’t sign horford first as if they chose these guys over the jimmy and jj

[@shadowwarrior9490]

@@slimm215 The question everyone is asking is why is Brett still coaching the team. Does anyone have any rational explanation on this?

[@nando2067]

seethrufaded the plan was jimmy but brown drove him away and we had to get Tobias

[@liccadicc3196]

Butler didn’t really have that kind of pull in the FO. This is all Elton Brand’s fault and that’s what they get when you make a Clipper a GM

[@emmanuelmoses7249]

If Jimmy Butler and JJ stayed you can't help but think Philly had a very good chance at getting to the finals

[@I-do-not-read-replies]

Emmanuel Moses oh yeah for sure

[@OGGOAT23]

For sure..they didn't play at full strentgh and very well and they went 7 games with toronto..embiid missed like 3 games

[@the_auditor1017]

💯

[@javya699]

Emmanuel Moses they’d have beat Milwaukee imo

[@yvesmija]

the culture dont fit him. you can have all the skills but if you guys aint vibin and no chemistry might as well forget it

[@CalobAdamsInfamous913]

Crazy thing is everyone said that Philly was gonna miss him and I knew it. He’s one of my favorite players and he has a that mentality and leadership to bring a team a chip. Philly would be in the Finals this year if they had him

[@EmersonFlemingEmRock13]

It's crazy that, despite all this drama, they were ONE SHOT away from the ECF and maybe even a championship run.

[@balls2jawls]

Now Brett Brown is gone and everyone realizes Jimmy was right

[@OlJackBurton]

And Minnesota has yet another opportunity to blow an overall number 1 pick along with their numerous other wasted super high lottery picks...

[@uk9383]

Embiid is still the problem

[@Lwill0]

@@uk9383 They need to trade him.

[@slimmsg7]

EXACTLY !

[@DavidEvans_dle]

Every body knew Brett Brown was garbage coach. It just they need a coach who was willing to lose in the NBA in order to get picks. With the lottery, that's not even a good option.

[@Kevin-ne5yq]

I became a huge Jimmy Butler fan when he left the 6ers... that was a real ass move that most players dont have the balls to make.

[@sergioantuna6732]

Yeah... But it was my favorite team that season :'(

[@TheBadGuy15]

Well it was clear he didnt want to be there. I can appreciate someone who follows their heart and doesnt succumb to pressure due to the fact they traded for him. As a Lakers fan I'd be pissed if AD leaves but I'd understand

[@eyeofagamotto6078]

Same here bruh

[@malnotmal6084]

Daniel Munoz Yeah but really what he wants is a ring. Look at KD, he needed a ring to solidify his legend. Now he wants to have fun close to home and build his own dynasty. I say all this in hopes that AD comes back home to the Chi!

[@TheBadGuy15]

@Daniel Munoz yeah I know but he never dismissed the idea that he would leave after the season was over. I'm 95% sure AD stays but theres always that 5%

[@KC-mv3fq]

The heat hit the jackpot with Jimmy. The heat are lucky to have him and he is lucky to have them. Their trip to the finals was inspirational. They played him til the wheels fell off. All heart what an incredible leader.

[@AuraysTimelessChannel]

He's rare in today's NBA. Other stars don't work that hard and get by on natural gifts and talents. Jimmy has elevated himself from a middle of the road prospect coming into the league into a Top 5 player come playoff time.

[@araluen4484]

I'm really a newer NBA fan, but this 76ers team was the entire reason I'm such a big 76ers fan. Jimmy is my all time favorite player, and I love JJ Redick. I'm so upset that we kept Brett Brown, Ben Simmons, and Tobias Harris over these guys.

[@NotGord]

I'm a heat fan and Jimmy has been my favorite player for at least 2 years and people are just now starting to give him the deserved praise.

[@araluen4484]

@@NotGord they're still not really. He just had a legendary performance, and he got a couple graphics and people mentioning him, but other than the fact that the heat forced game 7, Jimmy still doesn't get enough praise. He's absolutely my pick for ECF mvp

[@NotGord]

@@araluen4484 Yeah I completely agree with you. It's just now some people are acknowledging that he is underrated like JJ and other NBA analysts that I can't think of right now. I still think he is not appreciated as a top 10 player in the league. Jimmy is a superstar.

[@user-jm4qn1ky4t]

Jimmy is awesome but nba so trash now

[@dylanger6140]

“T.J wants more pick and rolls” 😂 EDIT: Woah I was not expecting so many likes thanks this the most i ever got.

[@isaiahgarcia163]

Laughed my ass off

[@anthonylamont6518]

Still laughing

[@kingrobinho777]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@honeymaron3272]

😂😂😭😭

[@ChineseFentanyl]

jimmy is a regular ass dude, he literally act like my homeboy these owners be trippn

[@chrispy9736]

People in businesses don’t want guys that are gonna start issues they want easy going and guys that just go with whatever not call out issues

[@Yuan-lo3zz]

Playboichris did u watch the video lol

[@Edwurrd_]

Playboichris , lowkey true they just want players to be quiet and be submissive. That’s why their teams suck ass

[@hirotoamamiya8117]

Phily just a whole team with bad chemistry dawg

[@slimmsg7]

Facts, most folks cant HANDLE truth ...

[@reallyVellss]

I'm so happy for Jimmy from him being the lone star in Chicago to the man at Miami and potentially winning a title I knew he was a special guy

[@nkaloyanov]

Jimmy is pure gold. I'm confident in Heat to reach the Finals no matter where they end up during regular season. As long as they reach playoffs, it's hammertime.

[@DavideMGomez]

Man the more I think I about a cannot realize how great the sixers were on paper last year, they literally had everything to win, well minus coaching I guess.

[@unbiasedjisoostan3716]

Imma bold enough to say they had a chance against a healthy warriors lineup (minus Demarcus tho)

[@Geassmaster55]

@@unbiasedjisoostan3716 it took the raptors 6 games to beat a KD-less and injured warriors Idk how long Philly woulda lasted

[@thebeejabides9282]

The truth is, Brett did a great job in that series... but really has lived off of talent otherwise. I was fine with him coming back this year, but now I am fine with moving on from him.

[@sportschool3537]

@@Geassmaster55 And Klay-less... why do people fail to mention Klay got an ACL tear in that series?

[@calderlund2924]

Sport School because his tear occurred late in the series. Warriors won a total of 2 quarters the entire series. One of them was when KD was absolutely going off. Should have been raps in 4 before KD came back, just their inexperience in finals that held them back a bit. I do agree though, Idk if Raptors could have beat a fully healthy warriors. Too bad we never got to see.

[@harshailapakurty]

Jimmy goes “You think i’m hard to work with?” And then JJ busts out laughing and goes “Nah”. Love it they’re like bros.

[@MichaelP-ke1tm]

Nah JJ is just scared of Jimmy

[@LouisVuitton1]

@@MichaelP-ke1tm stfu

[@jasondyrkacz8270]

Jimmy Butler wants teammates and coaches that care as much as he does.

[@888kaddy]

Jimmy is the kind of player I would want on my team. I see him as intelligent, competitive and very skilled.

[@elite21air]

4:25 “TJ was like well ya know 🤚🏼” 😂😂

[@Clips_36]

Everytime jimmy sips his wine he gets realer

[@DOLLAMAC190]

Me: here, have another cup jimmy.

[@timhoward5]

255

[@lbo-private2748]

Sucking down wine and launching f-bombs on youtube. And he thinks he never does anything stupid.

[@mrkillproof]

@@lbo-private2748 that just shows me he's a real and he will stand up for himself and say nah that's not what happened I left because Brett said I need to be controlled so fuck that I'm a grown ass man goodbye 76ers what's up Miami and he seems better off

[@LouisVuitton1]

@@lbo-private2748 clearly you're a dumb FUCK

[@JDTheJedi]

Yoo. I’m a Sixers fan & that’s the craziest thing I’ve ever heard. Brett gotta go man my god, dumbest film session I’ve ever heard how does no one speak. 😂😂

[@JDTheJedi]

And hearing jimmy finally speak out is enlightening honestly bc. I was waiting to hear and i can honestly say. Jimmy was the medium to Ben and Joel at least to me, jimmy was Joel’s boy but understood that it’s ok to give Ben the ball.

[@thebeejabides9282]

Brett has no ideas and his talent doesnt wanna hear his ideas anyway. Brett's a nice guy. There have been plenty of people that I have worked for that have been nice guys... those people dont push you to your best. They accept you for what you are. Brett is too accepting, and they walked all over him because of it. 🤷‍♂️

[@deeflow7348]

Now we see why we have guys running around on the court sometimes looking confused and not knowing what the f*** they supposed to be doing that's why embiid he gets the ball down in the low-post he doesn't know what the f*** he's doing sometimes because Brent Brown ain't s*** and he can't teach shitt

[@andreidinu7316]

He meant it as in nobody speaks up or criticises the other. Probably too much ego, I don't know. But you need critique to change and grow.

[@BeastTitan213]

Who is leading the sixers right now ? WHERE YOU AT TJ 😂😂😂

[@ryanmartin6262]

This aged greatly

[@whywhy3289]

If jimmy was still on the sixers I think they would have had a championship by now.

[@brycemcneil4404]

Seconded.

[@lequack7399]

He would rip Harden and Embiid and leave the team 😂

[@SujoyChakravarthi93]

"TRADE ME!" *BATTERING RAM* "TRADE ME!" *BATTERING RAM* - Jimmy Butler, 'Game of Zones'

[@ladantedavenport1813]

Sujoy Chakravarthi 😂😂😂

[@JetsFan-nh5un]

Game of Zones is literally my favorite TV show ever

[@81Point2]

@@JetsFan-nh5un Jimmy attacking KAT and Wiggins is the best part of the series

[@JetsFan-nh5un]

Brandon Debatable because the lottery odds video was hilarious as well

[@justinmopavich3685]

@@JetsFan-nh5un actually when derozen get sacrificed for kawhi was hilarious

[@mochopz]

butler is the only reason the sixers were even in that series with the raptors

[@mochopz]

@Marky Darky didnt yall just get sweeped

[@mochopz]

@Marky Darky The likes show otherwise...clown

[@Don_east]

Marky Darky had more asts, points and steals than embiid and one less in rebounds. What series were you watching?

[@antjack6192]

Marky Darky he’s right clown you just don’t like butler. But this year should tell you everything you need to know. The sixers were swept out in the first round and also fired the coach. Jimmy 3 philly 0 foh

[@primetime758]

@Marky Darky are you stupid... if you would of taken out Butler... Raps would of swept the 6ers

[@WoeIsLee]

As a fan watching at home, I feel the exact same way Jimmy did two years later, still!

[@tyreerue9819]

I actually like Jimmy more after hearing this Interview every team needs a player like him 💯💯

[@TheBlacksheep219]

As a Sixers fan, this is so disappointing to hear. We really lost a great player who tied the team together. This proves that “The Process” era is a failure even though it is technically still going on

[@KK-pm7ud]

Man. You'll almost won the Finals last year. Jimmy Buttler is one of the best players in the east. You think the Heat would be anywhere near where they are this season without Jimmy's mentality?

[@MinerGT]

Jimmy is an amazing player. Call him the 76ers assistant coach if you would. The one mistake he didn't even notice on his entire season with the 76ers was not talking about how Kawhii traveled.

[@KK-pm7ud]

@@MinerGT Did you hear about how security guards were complaining about how Jimmy was dribbling in his room and making noise while in the bubble in Orlando? He's focused.

[@MinerGT]

@@KK-pm7ud no i haven't lol

[@jasondye9565]

Elton brand traded away three great players and got two that don’t fit🤔

[@walangxyxy1005]

I'm a huge Sixers fan and I want to thank you, Jimmy for exposing Brett Brown and the organization. I would be very disappointed if this team will not make any move after watching this podcast.

[@VJBILL1]

Please bring back Sam Hinkie as well. He seems to be a guy that had a vision in the first place of how to build a championship roster.

[@Hot33333333]

Billy DaBaus fuck Sam Hinkie

[@neetrab]

@@VJBILL1 bring back Scam Hinkie???? What?? No!

[@chrisschaller9547]

Shawn Kemp so how would you describe the shape that Jokic is in lol

[@MD-xs6fx]

I love it when people simply speak what's on their mind. No guessing where Jimmy stands. Solid.

[@basvanrhee]

Love how JJ is bringing inside information from the NBA... you can tell he has the respect of other players because he’s a baller himself. Would love to see a few more years of bball from JJ... maybe the Lakers next year?

[@rhianimal19]

Jimmy is a class act, I hope he gets that ring before he's done

[@WaitAMinute1989]

As a Raptor!

[@antoineriddick817]

Jerold Lee I would love to have him on my team. He loves to win and he would push me.

[@ajack3526]

Jerold Lee jimmy is a cool dude :D

[@jackhoff529]

Im still mad that the bulla traded him. Honestly its better off he left we clearly were never gonna be close to winning a ring and he would be wasting his good years

[@starfishandroid]

305 likes. I was gonna like but imma leave it like that for obviously reasons.

[@darnell7852]

Media really made it seem like Jimmy Butler was disrespecting Brett Brown. That to show that the front office has an agenda as well as the media

[@JIBBS1017]

not2famous .m duh lol

[@fan5407]

7:55 - J.J.'s reaction to that questions is hilarious.

[@Josh-ok1qu]

Who’s here after Jimmy is going to the finals with the Heat👇🏽

[@rawdeale]

Everyones scared to rock the boat, closed mouths don’t get fed.

[@Nick-bi2xd]

Jimmy left cause Bret called him James

[@joshuabatts7812]

They got some overly sensitive, over paid weak kids instead of grown men. I can totally see why he left. No leadership or anyone to take command.

[@ggaccentc]

Embiid is still a child in a man's body

[@joegadberry3924]

Same thing in Chicago smh

[@t-mofisher8922]

Embiid needs a mentor in leadership. Shaq is always on his ass about this and that but never gives him advice pertaining to leading the team because Shaq was never a leader either... JoJo needs someone like Hakeem or Bill Russell in his life

[@J-Hue]

Ben Simmons and them ain't weak, save maybe Embiid crying on his opponent's shoulder after they lost. They got some young fighters. The problem is Brett Brown doesn't know how to lead them and coach them to success.

[@Loganbub]

J'Hue Casey Simmons nor Embid are leaders at all tho which is the main point

[@thorphoeung6057]

Jimmy has the mamba mentality. He is hard-working, dedicated, committed, and gives 110% to being the best basketball player he can be. Guys like that you want on your team. It will motivated the other players to give the same effort on the basketball court. The ones who sees Jimmy as a threat are the lazy, motivated players who wants the easy way. E.g. Ben Simmons, KAT, Wiggins, n etc. All x 1st overall picks born with tremendous athletic ability but lacking that mamba mentality. I respect Jimmy because he worked his butt off to be where he's at today. An all-star player with the #1 seed team in the East. Pat Riley n Erik will appreciate you here than Minnesota and Philadelphia.

[@jshshh1041]

Jimmy is an old school player in that he wants film sessions to be about criticism even if it's him. As long as there's growth. The life span of a professional athlete is unique. Best case scenario you got about 10 years. That's it. Everything you want to accomplish in that profession is going to happen in that time frame. There's no time for pussy footing around. Either you are actively trying to grow, or you are willfully staying stagnant, which is what the 76ers seem fine to be in. Just pretty good

[@DelightFools]

They thought they’d be a dynasty keeping “younger” Tobias and Ben for years to come instead of tryna win now the last 3 years with Butler instead smh.. Heck even at 33 Butler has no signs of slowing down while the other 2 have already peaked.

[@EricPhillips-qv3wx]

Yes exactly why watch film if we aren't talking criticizing

[@youngamong7618]

Miami was the best situation for Jimmy and his personality

[@MrMattyswift]

I was really excited to see what damage the heat could do in the playoffs this year

[@mfbandit7930]

@@MrMattyswift corona: *No*

[@africanrebelion1114]

Matt Swift we'll now ur able to see 😂

[@laconfidential8504]

Now Josh Richardson is talking about accountability being missing in Philly and Brett Brown was just fired. Clearly Jimmy knew what was up there.

[@dleoner1]

Josh Richardson came from Heat Culture. It’s different down there and Jimmy fits it perfectly.

[@laconfidential8504]

Evelio DLeon 100% look at how hard all those guys compete down there. There’s a reason why they’re going to the ECF now.

[@giannafrancescar.natividad7651]

See how josh relationship with miami, if you will ask him if he wants to go back, bet him to say yes right away and he already packed his things.

[@sneakerjoe23]

Poor JRich went from Miami to Philly lol

[@ecco2ks]

I miss JRich

[@charlespitter1848]

Jimmy Butler is good for the game of basketball,plays hard on both ends of the floor one of the few players that still does

[@josetrinidadmaria]

Jimmy is balling in the Finals, and has the ball in his hands.

[@javaddsales7279]

love how he's wearing the Goran Dragic cap

[@ky5059]

Gotta support your teammates man

[@mikaelpecan5991]

“You’re not Slovenian”

[@Turbo35]

And now they just got swept. They really could have used Butler and Reddick

[@omarr2x54]

Facts they had nobody to space the floor

[@Charles-km7in]

And now we have no cap space all spent on 2 players that have been garbage (Toby and Horford)

[@michaelrucker6488]

No way in hell they get swept with Jimmy

[@BrokeMalone]

No duh. The point is even with them u arent gona win a championship wit that coaching staff

[@givememytacomr.roberto620]

@@BrokeMalone they have a bigger chance with jimmy and jj though. Imagine a team with two generational talents who's much more effective inside the paint that don't have any legit shooters on their team. It is a great formula for disaster. No one on that team can even hit a three point shot on a high level consistently

[@benchwarmerss9165]

Crazy how people called jimmy a cancer but all he’s been is a winner this whole time .. nba just got soft .... you need a player like jimmy with that fire and counts all his teammates as one and not just himself

[@pjam07pjam]

How’s that Process working out in Philly though

[@eagletrippin]

As a Bulls fan, I'm still pissed at GarPax trading Jimmy rather than building around him. Sixers made the same stupid decision.

[@OldSoulCellz]

eagletrippin unfortunately Miami won’t make the same mistake 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Kevin-ne5yq]

Eagletrippin yo what happened to Markkanen? Last year he looked great

[@Eastra3]

@@Kevin-ne5yq Bulls are using Markkanen as a stretch 4 role player, rather than developing all aspects of his scoring game. The only have him stand at the 3 point line, which is a shame. He has the physical tools to score at all levels.

[@discowolf25]

Eastra3 agreed✊

[@ifheavenwashuman]

they were convinced lebron would retire in cleveland, which basically means bron would've ran the until until.. whenever

[@davispark1222]

This is awesome. Jimmy seems like a smart person, totally different from how he was portrayed in the media

[@LS430FTW]

Davis Park jimmy just wants to win and can’t stand players that are only looking for a paycheck.

[@austinmartinez2312]

Jimmy came from nothing.. he puts in hardwork day in day out.. you can't half ass when Jimmy is around.

[@michaelhunziker7287]

The media is shit. Get with the program

[@__RonnieHouston__]

As a 76ers fan, this hurts even more now 😭

[@makueimajok2654]

It got even worse Brodie 😭

[@__RonnieHouston__]

@@makueimajok2654 Way worse 😭

[@gotbeer23miamiheat]

47 points game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals from Jimmy Butler! JIMMY IS ELITE!

[@bootsyng]

Man.. I already miss the NBA. 😞

[@jimsmith1846]

As a Miami Heat fan, I just want to say, "Thank you Philly."

[@averydarrenkamp8102]

@@ML0694 it doesnt really sting, we just need a new coach. I would of left to after what jimmy said

[@MacMM]

@@ML0694 this video really just confirms everything we've been thinking. I'm glad he finally said it, finally calling out Brett

[@MisterzeroLB]

@Joel Johnson saying you're a Sixers fan doesn't mean you actually are. You're a spy let's be honest

[@lelelu6604]

To all the teams that let Jimmy go. Life must suck now that you realize you literally had the gold at the end of the rainbow in your grasp, but you were to blind or too prideful to see it-your loss.

[@goombapizza6335]

I bet they're feeling it NOW 😂

[@Dbf1339]

As a sixers fan what killed it for me is they knew brown wasn’t a leader and kept him so long he was supposed to just be a rebuild coach.

[@mikeg2393]

@D Fry they kept him to babysit ben smh. Now look at them

[@karetaangin6871]

Now He and miami beats Celtic 2-0 on conference finals😅😅😅

[@paparichie7076]

at the end JB said "Miami is way different than all the other teams (Chicago, Minnesota, Philly)", Pat Riley nodded and smiled...

[@rogertafolla8389]

Much respect to Jimmy Butler man he brings that old school tough-nose mentality

[@felixvaldez6176]

Funny how this was recommended to me the same day philly got swept by the Celtics 🤣

[@gegebebiii]

monchè 🤣

[@KinHernandezApparently]

For real 😂

[@matthewfaas6045]

and Brett Brown is gone!!

[@bigo3870]

Riiiiight🤣

[@tobaliciousholland12]

Feel like it's actually not a coincidence ;) The algorithm knows its time for everyone to put respect on Butler's name

[@J0SHOFFICIAL]

2023, we still can’t get over the hump in Philly

[@Yueoy01]

Jj and Jimmy's interactions are so honest and truthful Great to watch

[@parrogakaparadise9477]

yueoy 0 amazing to get the opportunity to watch something like this

[@Iggy52]

Summary: Philly needs coaching change and put someone in place who will LEAD. Jimmy is a worker, winner, no-nonsense type of guy for whom Miami is the PERFECT fit.

[@thamostgangsta12]

Miami is lead from the coaching staff and organization. We don't need players to lead us

[@BrokeSpike]

@@thamostgangsta12 Yes but you still need a floor general someone to take charge on the court when it matters most and give those young guys the confidence of having seasoned veteran playing with them. Coaching staff can only motivate and control so much.

[@Mike_M.]

Mark Jackson needs to be Philly's new coach. Period.

[@asapdbz]

they looking at d’antoni now which would change the whole franchise around

[@cheerioss-9121]

That’s exactly what they needed. We see how good they look now

[@Frostshokula]

So glad for Jimmy and his current success. My buddy (He’s from Philly) and I talked about how it was a huge mistake letting him go back then.

[@hunterpearson4428]

He just dropped 47 too

[@MrDrp1983]

"I don't know what the hell I'm going to tomorrow. Yesterday's gone but right now,I'm going to be the best version of me that I can be." Jimmy G, nice.

[@gregorysutton553]

You can tell JJ is holding back from saying some stuff

[@chrispaul3386]

Gregory Sutton we all know he lied about Brett brown

[@phillyant58]

@@chrispaul3386 Nah he truly loved Brett becausen Brett's system allowed him to flourish. He had the green light and so many plays called for him. I think these were the best years of his career

[@bobshenix]

@@phillyant58 The main problem with the Sixers is that Bret Brown is an awful coach.

[@phillyant58]

@@bobshenix I agree wholeheartedly but even though I agree with that doesn't take away from my point that JJ flourished with Brett. I think he used JJ sometimes to the detriment of his stars Ben and Embiid. They would dribble hand off to death sometimes instead of establishing paint dominance

[@bobshenix]

@@phillyant58 You're 100% right on that. JJ definitely benefited as much as anyone and put up the best numbers of his career under Brown. I can understand wanting to spread the floor with a 3pt shooter like JJ on the roster, but the Sixers offense and the way he drew up plays for JJ at big moments just became too predictable... especially for the more competent NBA defenses. JJ and Bret Brown aside, It's too bad Simmons isn't more reliable shooting outside and Embiid is always hurt.