Battered Heat Fans: A Miami Heat PodcastShould the Miami Heat Retire Jimmy Butler’s #22?
Should Jimmy Butler's No. 22 eventually hang in the Miami Heat rafters? What started as a debate across Heat social media has become even more interesting after new reporting suggested that with Miami's current front office in place, Butler's No. 22 is not presently expected to be retired. But should it be? On today's Battered Heat Fans, we're separating the ugly ending from what Jimmy actually accomplished during six seasons in Miami. Two NBA Finals appearances. Three Eastern Conference Finals. One unforgettable eighth-seed run. Legendary playoff performances against Milwaukee, Boston and Los Angeles. But also: no championship—and one of the ugliest superstar divorces in franchise history. We'll debate whether Jimmy did enough in a Heat uniform to deserve the ultimate franchise honor, compare his résumé with players whose numbers already hang in Miami's rafters and discuss the fascinating report that Bam Adebayo's No. 13 is eventually expected to join them. Plus, we'll break down Pelle Larsson's new four-year, $60 million extension and why Miami is reportedly keeping its final roster spot open while waiting to see whether another impact player becomes available. Forget how it ended for a moment: did Jimmy Butler do enough in Miami to have No. 22 retired? #MiamiHeat #HeatNation #BatteredHeatFans #JimmyButler #JimmyBuckets #PelleLarsson #BamAdebayo #GiannisAntetokounmpo #PatRiley #ErikSpoelstra #HeatCulture #NBA
