Jimmy Butler is back practicing with the Timberwolves. Phew, it's over, right?
Yeah, Minnesota fans WISH it was over.
According to Woj, Butler participated in Minnesota's practice and went bonkers on his teammates and coaches, including general manager Scott Layden, Tom Thibodeau, Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins.
All-Star Jimmy Butler participated in Minnesota's practice, a session that included him verbally challenging teammates, coaches and front office, league sources told ESPN. Butler was vociferous and emotional at times, targeting Thibodeau/Layden/Towns/Wiggins. Story soon on ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 10, 2018
This is amazing. On the previous episode of the Jimmy Butler Saga, the Miami Heat's proposed trade to the T-Wolves for Butler was revealed.
At one point in a scrimmage, sources said, Butler turned to GM Scott Layden and screamed, "You (bleeping) need me. You can't win without me." Butler left teammates and coaches largely speechless. He dominated the gym in every way. Jimmy's back.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 10, 2018
If Butler can get into the heads of Thibs, Layden, KAT, and Wiggins (in the right way) then the NBA needs to be put on notice. The Timberwolves will be a force to be reckoned with.
Can someone please get video footage of this? It'll be absolute gold.