NBA media day is typically a quiet event, with players talking about their offseason and expressing excitement for the upcoming season. However, Jimmy Butler’s hairstyle choices have brought some amusement to an otherwise dull occasion. In 2022, Butler surprised everyone by showing up with long dreadlocks instead of his usual short braids. The following year, he arrived as “Emo Jimmy” with straightened hair and an eyebrow piercing.
Although Butler didn’t maintain these looks throughout the season, the pictures taken on media day are used for promotional purposes throughout the year. Fans eagerly anticipated what hairstyle Butler would choose in 2024, speculating on possibilities like a mohawk or even a Jimmy Neutron hairdo.
However, when the moment of truth arrived this year, Butler looked like his normal self. While fans may be disappointed by his relatively tame choice, it makes sense considering that he is in a contract year and can become a free agent next summer. Heat president Pat Riley has emphasized that Butler needs to be more available if he wants a contract extension.
Butler’s decision to go for a more traditional look at media day could be seen as a sign that he is focused on business this season. He stated that there would be no shenanigans and attributed his normal appearance to travel complications.
While fans may have been let down by Butler’s decision not to continue the trend of unique hairstyles at media day, they did get one fun hair decision from Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga who showed up with bleached blonde hair.
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