Has anyone seen playoff Jimmy? At least not the Miami Heat fans.
The Warriors found themselves in a tough spot during Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Coming into the game down three games to one in the series, they had a lot riding on this match.
Unfortunately, they ended up losing 121-110, meaning their playoff run was cut short.
What happened to Playoff Jimmy?!?
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) May 15, 2025
Jimmy Butler, who was brought in during a February trade and was expected to be a game-changer for Golden State, had a disappointing outing.
He scored just 17 points on 4-of-11 shooting, and that led to some pretty intense reactions from fans online.
The NBA fans on social media went on a lengthy rant over how playoff Jimmy is “dead” now.
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NBA Fans Are Divided Over ‘Playoff Jimmy’ As Jimmy Butler Fails To Deliver
There were huge expectations when the Warriors brought in Jimmy Butler to the team.
And, needless to say, he couldn’t quite deliver during Stephen Curry’s absence.
“He died when he left Miami,” a fan commented.
He died when he left Miami
— nrkline (@levcoffeeburner) May 15, 2025
“Over paid,” another fan wrote.
Over paid
— 𝟐𝟑 👑 (@BronWorld) May 15, 2025
“He got his money and he doesn’t care anymore,” a third one added.
He got his money and he doesn’t care anymore
— 👑 (@Lebronin1) May 15, 2025
“He attempted to warn all of us. And folks didn’t want to listen,” a fan wrote, adding Pat Riley’s photo.
He attempted to warn all of us. And folks didn’t want to listen pic.twitter.com/56pdatI5kZ
— Nay-Nay (@Nasteshia1) May 15, 2025
“he played not up to standard, but no idea how injured he was from the fall in the Houston series,” another comment read.
he played not up to standard but no idea how injured he was from the fall in the houston series
— Greg Duncan (@GregDuncan_) May 15, 2025
However, not everyone was ready to throw Butler under the bus. Some fans felt that perhaps the expectations for him were too high.
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