Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Compares Himself To Chad Ochocinco

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler and former NFL receiver Chad Ochocinco have a lot in common.

They both are known for their hard work and success in their respective sports. They also have similar colorful personalities, which made it fitting when Butler compared himself to Ochocinco after Friday's victory against the Houston Rockets.

Butler somehow found himself open for an alley-oop pass from Gabe Vincent on the inbounds play in the closing seconds. It lifted the Heat to a 97-95 victory at Miami-Dade Arena, helping them avoid an embarrassing loss to the league's worst team.

When asked how he got open in the player, Butler provided the perfect answer.

"I'm always open," Butler said. "I'm like a football player, and I mean that. Ochocinco said it best. He was always open and I'm a lot like him."

The Heat and Ochocinco, eh Butler, return to action Saturday against the Orlando Magic.

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