Jimmy Butler vows NBA Finals loss not end for battle-tested Heat

Butler is an experienced leader: Butler has a track record of successfully leading teams. In 2017 and 2018, he guided the Chicago Bulls to the playoffs, and in 2022, he will lead the Miami Heat to the NBA Finals.

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[{"selector":"#anim-f45597d0-2aa9-484c-bc98-86b93e985940 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.65652643736508%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Erik Spoelstra is one of the top NBA coaches. He has a proven track record of success, and he will assist the Heat in returning to the NBA Finals.

[{"selector":"#anim-2dc23e96-9c5a-422e-bcf4-7fe4faf51029 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.240568296631277%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The Heat enjoy one of the NBA's best home court advantages. This season, they are 40-13 at home.

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[{"selector":"#anim-6a8ded1b-e20c-4ab5-9ef3-135187ef9be0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.812499744007886%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Jimmy Butler is a rival. He refuses to let this defeat define him or the Miami Heat. He'll be back next year, hungry and eager to win a title.