"You can't be pissed off at the world all the time, even if you're right." I knew listening for all these years would finally bring me a gem....

This is why we listen to Ryen Russillo. Absolute top tier breakdown.

I mean, Jimmy Butler is a guy who owes everything he has to his effort. He isn't naturally gifted. He isn't a basketball savant. He wasn't highly recruited or drafted. This is a guy who has made his way through sheer force of will, so I understand why he gets frustrated when others don't do the same. He's looking at himself, knowing he isn't Kobe or LeBron, and saying, "If I can get this far with what I've got, think about what the rest of you can do with the same effort." That's gotta be frustrating. Doesn't excuse everything, but it's understandable

“So, did the heat culture die last night.. not if you ask Heat Culturist” 😂 Heat Culture will never not be funny

Typical thoughtful take here from Russillo. Credit to Jimmy Butler for making himself into a terrfic player. However, he's got to be a better teammate in some instances - including this one.

The warriors were on a 19-0 run when the fight happened.. after the fight the heat went on a 30-12 run to tune the quarter.. the fight actually fired them up and the came back and took the lead.

Finally. Best overview of Jimmy Butler. I love Jimmy Butler. As a Bulls fan, I always knew he was a star but not a super star. Players can accept that behavior from Kobe and Lebron because they're champions and super stars. He is more Andre Iguodala talent than Stephen Curry.

Every place he goes improves instantly. As a Wolves fan he was the only positive we’ve had between 2004 and this year.

Banger as usual

Nail on the head Russilo. I can excuse Butler being a hard ass to his teammates because he truly gives it his all. Game 5 of the Finals is one of the best performances ever in terms of effort. But yes he needs to understand that his teammates aren't on his level and he can't expect the world to revolve around him all the time

I'll never forget hearing about Gar Foreman threaten to give Jimmy's minutes to Tony Fucking Snell lol Would have been morbidly entertaining to watch though 🤷‍♂️

The History of Jimmy Butler is not complete unless you discuss if he really clapped Rachel Nichols cheeks in the Bubble.

This is the most log jammed standing I've ever seen all 6 of the top Eastern teams have had injury problems. Nets have missed the most. Celtics have been the healthiest. Crazy to think that the 76ers Nets Bucks Celtics or Heat will lose in the first round

you're my favorite guy to listen to when it comes to sports. always a pleasure!

I like how UD stuck up for Spo, how Jimmy gonna wanna fight spo

Extremely well delivered. As usual.

Such a well rounded thought out take.

EXCELLENT PODCAST! Ryen Russillo should eventually start narrating nature documentaries on A&E, Discovery, Hulu & Netflix in his twilight years...perfect voice...dood is a sports genius.

Damn!! The analysis. Thx

Butler just seems to be one of those guys that he's not a bad teammate, he's not a bad guy, he's a great player, but he'll always wear out his welcome and people get tired of him. Butler is similar in mindset to Jordan and Kobe, problem is he's not as good and this is where being a teammate like a Jordan or Kobe has limitations. If you're going to be like them then you can't just be great, you have to be extraordinarily great and your teammates and organization will put up with you if they know you are going to win at least one title with you as the guy, the second your teammates know you can't lead them to a title, even when you're still a great to good player who makes the team better, they'll just stop listening to you and the organization will blow you off.

This is Russillo's bread and butter, i'm not a big fan of Butler, however he is one of a kind player, he could be so much better if he became more emotional intune.

Great overview

Very good content 🔥🔥

Russillo always has thoughtful takes, love it

great stuff.

Spot on

Wow! That was amazing!

Guy’s good! Love him with Simmons!

Yeah agree with Will. Ryan is a one of a kind in personality breakdowns.

It’s refreshing listening to an NBA journalist that actually knows what he’s talking about.

That is a masterfully done take!

this is still a healthy relationship and not concerning, Wade and Spo went at it back then the same way, it's an open team

I enjoyed this take

I got excited when you said jimmy butler list

Solid overview

To Pimp A Butterfly

Even before this little kerfuffle between jimmy, haslem, and coach spo and I’m not sure how to gauge Miami. They could be a first round exit(only if they played the nets) or make the conference finals I have no idea.

I need the unedited cut

Idc if he was right, going to the press to publicly throw your teammates under the bus is not being a great leader, that’s not how you handle it. Look at KAT and wiggins playing better now with teammates that are legitimately great leaders

Dude Ryen, you're money. 100% spot on with everything. Huge fan. Great call on Spo, Kobe and Phil, Jimmy's history and stature. I love Jimmy's passion, but he mires himself towards these dilemmas. If he owns this and his past then I'd respect the guy more. Just own it and do better.

Why is this my favorite thing he's ever done lol

As a heat fan yes jimmy butler might be angry the past few times on different teams because of his teammates effort level. But as someone who watches almost every game it is jimmy, not his teammates who has given a lack of effort in games recently. He has not given the same effort on defense especially and right before that time out where spo and jimmy argued it was jimmys lack of effort on defense that led to a score. On top of that jimmy misses basically one of out of every three games so in this case I heavily side with spo.

You said he didn’t really come until he was what 24? I don’t blame him for wanting to get his money as well as controlling where he goes. There’s nothing more frustrating or distracting then not having everyone on the same page, so him being upset about front offices as well as teammates not giving they’re all I totally agree.

As a Celtics fan...I love it!

Listen, I wish Knicks had someone like Jimmy. Julius Randle would've been folded. Jimmy needs to learn conflict management

he's so engaging

Great take. Like in any work setting, you cant fight with your colleagues all the time (or even most of the time). You gotta learn to manage your expectations and adapt to the people around you as well. Chuck on inside talked about this a lot bout butler and he's spot on when he says if it happens all the time wherever you play at then most likely youre the problem. I mean dude everybody wants to win but if youre just goin to be an a-hole all the time then play by yourself 😆

This is good. Arguments happen when people care. In Minnesota KAT didn’t even care.

I’m not too worried about this unless it flares up again. From the way they handled it it seems like they worked it out pretty quick

Amazing video. I am a die hard Jimmy Buckets fan, and While I am def also a “Heat Culturist” I still don’t think the argument was that big of a deal. It is def not a good look and something they should address in the locker room but as it relates to the season as a whole it doesn’t bother me. I’ve watched every single Heat game this season and that game was probably the absolute low point in the season, so id imagine there’d be friction between two parties on the team. I don’t write it off as Heat culture but I don’t think it’s a big deal either.

I've used Butler's stay in Miami to prove he was right for a while now. "He's not just a bad teammate. He was in bad situations and forced his way out. Now that he's in a good situation with Miami, he seems to love playing with his teammates." If he turns on Spo and Miami, it's gonna be really hard to see him as anything other than an asshole who blames everyone but himself for problems.

100% facts

Haslem's "we aren't your enemy" talk on the bench really says it all with Butler.

I think Butlers gripe with Minnesota and Sixers are legit. The issues in Chicago was more of a rebuilding phase and a chance to trade an older star for a younger one in Lavine. With Spo and Butler, even when they say " Do you want to fight me.." , you can tell there was still mutual respect between the two. Kinda like two cousins arguing. You can use LeBron when he was a Heat as an example of someone not showing mutual respect to Spo. Or when Draymond was jabbing at KD for a missed play. I just didn't see that.

Nice job RR, speaking the truth here.

Great piece as always but hey a poster wouldn’t hurt man. That wall has been blank for a min now. Mayb a poster of harden 😉

The fact Jimmy got kicked out of his house by his mom and he's got to where he is at, says a lot about the guy. Idk what he said to spo and what Spo said to him first, but JB is a tough dawg that won't back down to nobody.

And Jimmy wasn't even pissed at Spo. He was having a basic ass disagreement with Spo and then when grandpa jumped in he went at him.

Clearly listened to the jj pod, but forgets to mention the final thing that made jimmy want to leave “Can you control him? If you can control him, we’d think about bringing him back” Where jimmy said “ain’t no one can control me” and said more after that

Rusillo keeps saying that Jimmy has never been "the guy"... but as difficult as he is, he's gone to four teams and each of them gets better when comes and/or gets worse when he's not there. He's really, really good.

Love Jimmy Buckets...but this is a succinct way to put it

Families fight, Jimmy is not leaving. Heat actually are the only team I feel confident with how they match up defensively against the Nets

Haslem has that street edge.

It’s so convenient that Ryen already talks at 1.25 speed

Anyone have that Phil Jackson Kobe quote?

Ryan you know there's a full transcript of the argument online now right, it was actually more UD being an instigator more then anything else remove him and it's just your average small disagreement in a heated moment

The best quote to describe this situation comes from T.I. when he quoted Jimmy Iovine, and the quote was "If the s**t is bigger than the cat, then the cat gotta go." Jimmy is a really good and even great player, but when you're starting to become known more for the demanding nature you place on teammates more than your actual play, maybe you're the issue everywhere you go. It can't be that in Chicago, Minnesota, and Philly that everyone around you just wasn't working as hard, and then you get to a culture like the Heat that's the opposite of those work environments and yet you're STILL the guy that sticks out like a sore thumb. Love Jimmy but he isn't as talented as some of the greats for people to put up with his demanding ways.

Dead on Ryen, perfect take.

Damn son, you’re good !

russilo goated

Hey Ryen

Michael Prince now has a podcast?

I have confidence that even if Butler is acting up with Spo... Riles will intervene and get Butler back on page... Riley knows how to make sure Spo and Butler can find a way for both of them to be right... shake it off and get back to playing Heat basketball 🏀.

Jimmy Butler is just that guy who thinks he’s better than he actually is

I believe there is no other team for Jimmy. He is himself in Miami and it is a match because Heat is similar to him, gritty fighters and that is Jimmy. Only team left for Jimmy and his effort

Haslem fighting for his next contract :D

I know some situation can get anybody stimulated but jimmy need to be patient with his team mate cause miami still gone take over

not bad analysis tbh. Jimmy butler is who he is and that’s why he’s came as far as he has. So the heat will be fine. They signed up knowing how butler is and gives him the ability to express it. Unlike those other organizations.

Well fucking said 🙏🏾🫡

Jimmy was right about everyone of these situations including the Spoelstra situation, the blow up was about them needing to bench Duncan Robinson, which they did. Duncan can't defend anyone, as you see they went on a run. Now I agree Jimmy could have handled these situations a little bit more delicately, but that fire makes him the great player that willed himself to be an All-Star and top 15 player in the league against all odds. Jimmy just doesn't put up with a lot of BS and play games

Butler is like the not as injured version of Boogie Cuz

This is as forgiving to butler as possible. I don’t agree with it but if I’m a heat fan or even in his circle, I’m pointing to this as reason he’s worth it

It’s Jimmy’s movie and we’re all just characters in the story

Butler’s not leaving miami while kyle there

NBA media plays favorites so often. Let this be a lesser liked player with Jimmy’s track record and they would be eviscerated.

I think Jimmy would be amazing as the #2 behind a clear #1 teammate. I'd love to have seen Milwaukee do the Middleton/Butler trade back in the day. That could have been a great and consistent combo. If Jimmy implodes with the Heat, it'd be even crazier to see him join the current Bucks roster. And I'm not even a Bucks fan (though Giannis is my favorite player). Then again, I'm not the biggest Bud fan either, partly because he scuttled my Hawks, when he was coach/GM in Atlanta. I'm not sure he'd gel with Jimmy.

Victor oladipo need to step up like never before

They’ve lost 3 in a row since this, and 4 straight overall. This team is sinking like a rock.

Butler vs Haslem

At some point spo was just over doing it on purpose as a tactic you can tell the clipboard thing was forced lol

Miami heat really need to be locked in now n win it all

kinda funny how they never talk about Miami but of course they talk about them when some shit like this happens.

1... 2... Ryens coming for you 3.. 4.. better lock your door 5... 6.. grab a crucifix

That Rondo post was fake wasn't it?

Jimmy Butler for John Wall and picks. Confirmed.

At his age and that contract be hard to move him

Bulls getting swept in the first round for sure

Well Heat fans, you’ve made yourself a target of these Boston Homers.. it’s your turn. Sincerely A Sixers fan.

He was wrong about KAT.

There are two major problems with Butler right now. His “effort” hasn’t matched his production on the court for a while and his personality hasn’t lived up to what he is delivering. Sometimes you need to be an asshole to win and to lead but you must lead by example if you elect to be that way. Butler hasn’t done a whole lot of that in the last season and a half