During the 2022-23 NBA season, the Miami Heat did the unimaginable by making it to the championship finals. It was a complete roller coaster ride for the Heat, and they finished eighth in their conference. Similar has been their 2024-24 season. They are struggling and are in the middle of the Eastern Conference standings.
One of the main reasons has been their offense. They have a rating of 113, which is among the bottom five teams. Several key players on their team have failed miserably and are struggling to find form. Looking at their disappointing season, an ESPN analyst released a big statement.
ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins said:
“It’s time for the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler to go their separate ways.”
Jimmy Butler has averaged 21.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game in the 2024-24 season. He has been their key player on offense, and his contribution to the team is most important. But should the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler part ways? Let us review the statement by Kendrick Perkins.
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Should the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler part ways?
The forward Jimmy Butler was traded to the Miami Heat in 2019 from the Philadelphia 76ers. Since then, he has been an integral part of the Heat.
Butler has been one of the main reasons for their playoff success and has performed at the highest level. His postseason stats are more impressive than his regular season. That is why he is called “Playoff Jimmy.”
Regarding his stats, he averages around 21.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game for the Heat. He spends over 30 minutes on the court per game, and his stats for the Heat throughout his five seasons are impressive.
He always gives his best, but his efforts don’t lead to an achievement. His contract with the Heat is set to expire in 2026. Will the Heat and Jimmy Butler part ways? Only time will let us know. Till then, let us look at his stats with the Heat.
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Jimmy Butler’s Average Stats with the Miami Heat
| Season | Team | Games Played | Points Per Game | Assists Per Game | Rebounds Per Game | Steals Per Game |
| 2019-20 | Miami | 58 | 19.9 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 1.8 |
| 2020-21 | Miami | 52 | 21.5 | 7.1 | 6.9 | 2.1 |
| 2021-22 | Miami | 57 | 21.4 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 1.6 |
| 2022-23 | Miami | 64 | 22.9 | 5.3 | 5.9 | 1.8 |
| 2023-24 | Miami | 32 | 21.1 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 1.2 |
(Note: The 2024-24 season stats are as of January 2024.)
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