NBA needs to make it a rule to where players have to be ruled out 24 hours before the game and have a partial refund.
BLIZZARDFACE
They really do need some buyer beware tickets for fans nowadays.
whatdoidoidontkno
The way he drops the sign is so fucking funny
rfguevar
Of course because it was televised I’m sure the team and Butler will do good by this fan, but this shit happens to hundreds/thousands others each time a player sits out games, and so many don’t even get a glance from the players.
TrippieReg
Jimmy might see this and reach out tbh. At least send a signed jersey or something.
pagonator
Lmao I know we’re supposed to feel bad, but this is pretty funny
gigglios
This eras soft. Dont care what anyone says. You pay to see stars. Guys always played back in the day. Now its a joke.
The_A_Hole_Team
Butler didn’t wanna be out there when the heat lose to our bench
UrbanJatt
I’m sure Jimmy will reach out to the fan and make some sort of arrangement. Jimmy cool like that
target550
Poor kid, it especially hurts when you’re just trying to see your fav player. Hope it happens for him at some point.
SubredditPianist
I hope Jimmy chills with the kid and the family during the game or something.
NPC0100
And now its televised, the kids definitely getting a consolation prize
Aggressive-Ad-756
Imagine traveling from Argentina to watch JIMMY BUTLER
Frankbiggums
i wouldve fallen to my knees, kids a stronger man than i
HoelEmbellyDancer
It might just be me but people doing this kind of stuff so they can get TV exposure or free shit from the players is so corny. Especially when it’s people obviously using children for sympathy
romanticynicist
Honestly, as a Sixers fan who fucking *loved* having Jimmy on the team, I feel like this kid all the goddamn time.
thomfountain
People can complain about players being soft or load management but this is the fault of the thirty owners. It’s clear an 82 game regular season is no longer viable—and all this rest is making the playoffs and big games even better.
I would love to see a 58 game season where you play every team twice, but would be fine even with a 72 game season that eliminates back to backs.
Jordanwolf98
That fucking sucks
bootyhunter69420
Pain
ealjaks22
This is why Kobe played through any injury that didn’t stop him from walking
Sad_Classroom_6428
It sucks when people don’t get exactly what they want, but far worse things happen all the time. It’s just a slightly unfortunate night.
BadTouchHobo
Jimmy said “fuck them kids”
OguguasVeryOwn
General Sadness
marajskim
Unpredictability with availability is just the current reality of modern major sports. At the end of the day, the ticket guarantees the right to watch a game between two teams and nothing more. Players shouldn’t be shamed anymore than any other person just for being unable to report to work even if it’s last minute.
ZeroDwayne
This kid bout to be the face against game management
hikdr
someone tell me there’s an update to this story.
slimnim
Quite literally the poster child for anti-load management
hallonemikec
Bought tickets to see Tool…. Nickelback played instead. Not really fair is it?
cmcg18
This should be an ad for the nba at this point
muddyklux
This is why I cheer for bench players. They never let me down
ButtVader
Where is 4405 miles from Miami?
gabzlap22
if you can afford to travel internationally for a pic with an NBA player from an economically struggling country, hmmmmmmmm
husbandofsamus
This will teach him about risk.
Super-Kirby
Decrease to a 72 game season, please (ala Steve Kerr)
The_Second_Revenger
I’m so nervous that Lebron will sit out the game I’m headed to next month (never seen him and it will be close to the game that he breaks the record). I would’ve gotten nicer tickets but I didn’t want to run that risk. It’s not the players fault at all but this is just so frustrating as a fan. Not sure what the solution is. All I know is Pop and Kiwi paved the way for this shit
RavingMalwaay
Sidenote: I notice they haven’t patched over the FTX logo on the staff uniform yet? Not that it matters really but would have thought they would want to get that shit off quickly
dimechimes
I mean was Miami the closest spot? If you can afford a 4400 mile trip to Miami, why not go during a home stand?
Guygenius138
I went to back to back Dallas vs Portland games in Portland, and lots of Blazers fans were disappointed Luka sat out the second night, as they showed up to see him specifically.
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So, his parents set him up for disappointment?
Maybe lengthen the season
NBA needs to make it a rule to where players have to be ruled out 24 hours before the game and have a partial refund.
They really do need some buyer beware tickets for fans nowadays.
The way he drops the sign is so fucking funny
Of course because it was televised I’m sure the team and Butler will do good by this fan, but this shit happens to hundreds/thousands others each time a player sits out games, and so many don’t even get a glance from the players.
Jimmy might see this and reach out tbh. At least send a signed jersey or something.
Lmao I know we’re supposed to feel bad, but this is pretty funny
This eras soft. Dont care what anyone says. You pay to see stars. Guys always played back in the day. Now its a joke.
Butler didn’t wanna be out there when the heat lose to our bench
I’m sure Jimmy will reach out to the fan and make some sort of arrangement. Jimmy cool like that
Poor kid, it especially hurts when you’re just trying to see your fav player. Hope it happens for him at some point.
I hope Jimmy chills with the kid and the family during the game or something.
And now its televised, the kids definitely getting a consolation prize
Imagine traveling from Argentina to watch JIMMY BUTLER
i wouldve fallen to my knees, kids a stronger man than i
It might just be me but people doing this kind of stuff so they can get TV exposure or free shit from the players is so corny. Especially when it’s people obviously using children for sympathy
Honestly, as a Sixers fan who fucking *loved* having Jimmy on the team, I feel like this kid all the goddamn time.
People can complain about players being soft or load management but this is the fault of the thirty owners. It’s clear an 82 game regular season is no longer viable—and all this rest is making the playoffs and big games even better.
I would love to see a 58 game season where you play every team twice, but would be fine even with a 72 game season that eliminates back to backs.
That fucking sucks
Pain
This is why Kobe played through any injury that didn’t stop him from walking
It sucks when people don’t get exactly what they want, but far worse things happen all the time. It’s just a slightly unfortunate night.
Jimmy said “fuck them kids”
General Sadness
Unpredictability with availability is just the current reality of modern major sports. At the end of the day, the ticket guarantees the right to watch a game between two teams and nothing more. Players shouldn’t be shamed anymore than any other person just for being unable to report to work even if it’s last minute.
This kid bout to be the face against game management
someone tell me there’s an update to this story.
Quite literally the poster child for anti-load management
Bought tickets to see Tool…. Nickelback played instead. Not really fair is it?
This should be an ad for the nba at this point
This is why I cheer for bench players. They never let me down
Where is 4405 miles from Miami?
if you can afford to travel internationally for a pic with an NBA player from an economically struggling country, hmmmmmmmm
This will teach him about risk.
Decrease to a 72 game season, please (ala Steve Kerr)
I’m so nervous that Lebron will sit out the game I’m headed to next month (never seen him and it will be close to the game that he breaks the record). I would’ve gotten nicer tickets but I didn’t want to run that risk. It’s not the players fault at all but this is just so frustrating as a fan. Not sure what the solution is. All I know is Pop and Kiwi paved the way for this shit
Sidenote: I notice they haven’t patched over the FTX logo on the staff uniform yet? Not that it matters really but would have thought they would want to get that shit off quickly
I mean was Miami the closest spot? If you can afford a 4400 mile trip to Miami, why not go during a home stand?
I went to back to back Dallas vs Portland games in Portland, and lots of Blazers fans were disappointed Luka sat out the second night, as they showed up to see him specifically.
At least the poor kid gets to be sad in Miami
Franchise owners don’t care. Tickets already sold.
the fact hes asking for a photo on the poster already is kinda off-putting and suspicious. idk tough luck kid
get wrecked kid
Don’t worry guys, he got a picture with Gabe Vincent lmfao
Ahh the one of many disappointments he will have to get through life. This is nothing compared to what lies ahead
Sorry kid now pay $30 for a bag of chips.