Heat PF Jimmy Butler’s new ‘emo’ look has the entire NBA community laughing: “Real Dennis Rodman vibes”

Miami Heat PF Jimmy Butler’s new ’emo’ look has certainly caught the attention of the entire NBA community, with many finding amusement in his distinct style and some already drawing comparisons to the iconic Dennis Rodman.

And as usual, the internet has been flooded with memes and comparisons. While Jimmy Butler looks forward to the 2023 season with the Heat, the media are already all over him before a ball is even bounced.

Heat PF Jimmy Butler shows off his new ‘emo’ look at NBA media day

Jimmy Butler made quite a fashion statement at the NBA media day with his new ’emo’ look with piercings to the style. “This is my emotional stage” was the response when asked why he opted for such an unusual style.

Butler’s explanation for opting for a different style for the season could be the way he wanted to express himself differently and or just the conventional norms of athlete fashion.

He shared that the ’emo’ look resonated with him which was quite a big leap from his previous choice of style, which was the dreads. While fans are eagerly waiting for his dominance on the court, they equally can’t wait to see him perform in his new style.

NBA fans are laughing at Jimmy Butler’s new look

NBA fans have found themselves another target for their “meme culture” and this time, it’s Miami Heat’s superstar, Jimmy Butler, who has become the latest target for their online banter. Fans have been quick on Twitter or now X, to express their amusement, creating memes and edits of the superstar.

As soon as pictures of Butler’s revamped appearance started circling on social media, the internet exploded, showcasing their side of creativity. One of them even compared him to famous rapper, Lil Yachty, who went through a similar phase a few months ago.

Even his teammates did not backoff in pulling his leg. Bam Adebayo threw a casual jab at Butler’s lip ring, “The whole lip ring is annoying.” To which Jimmy Buckets was caught saying, “Look, I gotta stay in character.” His teammate further pointed out that he got a haircut for the media day only, and Butler affirmed saying it’s his Halloween.

While the NBA fans have found some sort of entertainment before the season begins, it’s safe to say that Jimmy will have a long season ahead. While he may be active on social media, a friendly reminder from his fans about his appearance would be an occurrence on a daily basis for a long time it seems.