Jimmy Butler presented a new look for NBA Media Day, and his "emo" hairstyle has fans and his colleagues questioning their heads in confusion. Jimmy's new hairstyle surprised the Miami Heat.

Jimmy Butler haircut

 

He is a professional American basketball player who is currently playing for the Miami Heat of the NBA. During the 2016 U.S. Olympic team, he won the gold medal. Jimmy is popular by his nicknames 'Jimmy Buckets' and 'Playoff Jimmy.' 

Jimmy Butler's New Hairstyle

Jimmy's debut with a new hairstyle at the Miami Heat's media day made headlines on October 2, 2023. Butler came to the team's first official day of work with piercings in his eye, lip, and nose as well as a new haircut and black-painted fingernails.

He said that his new look was emo. He further added;
I’m very emotional right now. This is my emo state and I like this. This is me.  “This is how I’m feeling as of late.

Additionally, Jimmy shared a video of himself getting his hair straightened on social media where his teammates were surprised by the new appearance. When his fellow player Bam Adebayo saw a picture of Butler with straightened hair and piercings, he believed he was being misled. 

Furthermore, the basketball player has a lengthy history of criticizing Media Day. Butler gained notoriety when he got dreadlocks for last year's Media Day to get his new hairstyle included in advertising for the remainder of the NBA season.

Jimmy Bulter Is A Country Music Star 

Jimmy discusses his many country music recordings and his connection with Morgan Wallen. The NBA star hinted that he was working on his debut album while also promising to release more of them.

The star player for the Miami Heat stated in a Rolling Stone interview, “Now, I’m in the lab writing and producing country music." Jimmy was a dedicated supporter of the country music scene and interacted with many famous musicians. 

Jimmy Butler Height 

Jimmy is 6 feet 7 inches tall and he is one of the most versatile players in the NBA. Butler's height gives him an important reach advantage over most opponents, allowing him to shoot over them, protect the rim, and grab rebounds. 

He has evolved into one of the NBA's most dominant players due to his mix of size, athleticism, and coordination. Butler is an excellent asset on the court due to his size and physical strength.

Is Jimmy Butler Dating Shakira?

No, Jimmy and Shakira are not dating each other, they are just good friends. Jimmy and Shakira's relationship rumor started when the singer attended his game in Miami in July. 

In a statement to Rolling Stone, the NBA player criticized the media for creating stories and clarified that they are just friends.  He further stated, “Just because we are friends, she lives in Miami, and her sons are big basketball fans that doesn’t mean anybody’s dating."

Who Is His Girlfriend?

Jimmy Butler has been dating his girlfriend Kaitlin Nowak since 2019. Kaitlin is a model and a lifestyle influencer from Los Angeles, California. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from the University of Nebraska. 

Talking about their relationship they have kept their relationship low as they haven't shared each other picture on their social media accounts. It is reported that during Super Bowl LIV in 2020, they both talked about their relationship. 

Jimmy Butler Have One Daughter

Jimmy and his partner Kaitlin welcomed their daughter Rylee in October 2019. The couple has not uploaded any pictures of their kid on the internet since they are passionately protective of her privacy.

American basketball player stated to the Wall Street Journal in 2021 that one of the worst things about being a celebrity is that you can't go home to be a dad sometimes. During a GQ interview, Jimmy also gave Rylee a heartfelt note, he stated;
With my blood running through your veins, we're not intimidated by anybody, no matter what color their skin is, if they're male, or female, how tall they are, how fast. We don't care. You're going to be the best.

 

His Net Worth 

Jimmy has a net worth of $80 million and received a salary of $37 million for the 2022–23 season. He earned more than $200 million in compensation over his 12-year NBA career. Butler also earns almost $10 million a year from his endorsements.


FAQs

Is Jimmy Butler emo now?

Jimmy is not emo, he made a new emo hairstyle for media day. 

What is Jimmy Butler's age?

Jimmy is  34 years old as of 2023.