Heat Star Makes Controversial Jimmy Butler, Andrew Wiggins Statement

Miami Heat star Tyler Herro made a statement that may upset Jimmy Butler fans

Mar 23, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) drives the ball around Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images | Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

There's no denying that Jimmy Butler is one of the greatest players in Miami Heat history. Throughout his tenure, Butler took the Heat to two NBA Finals and one Eastern Conference Finals.

As great as Butler's tenure with the Heat was, he finished it in the most dramatic way possible. The type of exit Butler had is one that could have easily rubbed his teammates the wrong way. While they won't outwardly say it, Tyler Herro's response in an interview about Butler strongly hints that.

During an interview with Yoav Modai of Sport5ii, Herro was asked if it was disrespectful for Andrew Wiggins to have Jimmy Butler's number on the Miami Heat.

"Andrew Wiggins getting the same number as Jimmy Butler, that seemed normal for you or do you think it's disrespectful to a Heat legend," Modai asked.

Tyler Herro on Andrew Wiggins getting Jimmy Butler’s jersey number:

“Jimmy is definitely a Heat legend, but I feel with how things transpired over the last couple of months… I think 22 can be worn again” @sport5il pic.twitter.com/JA56YBPoNd

— Yoav Modai (@Yoav_Modai) February 16, 2025

Herro's response was one that may upset Butler fans.

“Jimmy is definitely a Heat legend, but I feel with how things transpired over the last couple of months… I think 22 can be worn again," Herro said.

Regardless of how ugly a player's tenure with a team ended, Pat Riley is understanding of legacy. There's a reason why he retired Michael Jordan's number in the Miami Heat arena, and Butler's number should also be retired in the same arena.

JIMMY BUTLER IS IN #PLAYOFFMODE

56 PTS | 19-28 FG 🔥

HEAT FRANCHISE PLAYOFF RECORD.
T-4TH MOST POINTS IN NBA PLAYOFF HISTORY. pic.twitter.com/dv4iNILXWu

— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2023

Without Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat would have been nowhere during the post-LeBron James years.

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