Erik Spoelstra: Butler told me “No. Let me be that guy”
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra initially devised a play that would not involve star player Jimmy Butler taking the crucial shot
In a dramatic turn of events during the final seconds of Game 5 in Miami’s first-round series against the Bucks, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra initially devised a play that would not involve star player Jimmy Butler taking the crucial shot.
Upon learning about the strategy, Butler was quick to voice his dissent.
According to Spoelstra, with a steely gaze, Butler asserted, “No. Let me be that guy.” The coach recounted the exchange with a hint of amusement.