Tim Hardaway is in a unique position, as he is considered a legend for both the Heat and the Warriors. And his comments in recent times have made it very clear that he is not a big fan of Butler's antics. Hardaway believes that Butler just wanted to take games off even when he was not hurt.

Preparing for the possibility that his first game in Miami will be a juicy affair indeed, TNT claimed the Heat-Warriors game as a national broadcast on Thursday.

NBA legend Tim Hardaway has made bold accusations against Jimmy Butler regarding his time with the Miami Heat.

Jimmy Butler 's time with the Miami Heat did not have a happy ending. After taking the organization to two NBA Finals over his time in South Beach, he was suspended three times by the franchise in quick suspension before being traded to the Golden State Warriors before the February 6 deadline.

Feb 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler (10) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Miami Heat have agreed to trade the six-time All-Star forward to the Golden State Warriors, the teams announced on Thursday.

Despite making an impressive start with the Golden State Warriors, a former NBA star has expressed disdain about Jimmy Butler.