NBA Twitter explodes as Jimmy Butler heads to Philadelphia
While basketball analysts were trying to get their brains wrapped around the blockbuster trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Philadelphia 76ers, NBA Twitter was well on its way to ripping the Minnesota Timberwolves for its asking price and mocking the Sixers for the drama they just brought on themselves.
The full deal — which is scheduled to be filed with the league on Monday — sends Butler and Justin Patton to Philadelphia for Robert Covington, Dario Saric, Jarryd Bayless and a 2022 second-round draft pick.
*jimmy butler cracks his knuckles*https://t.co/c1MwVgKlqq
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) November 10, 2018
Jimmy Butler when he sees Fultz and Simmons shooting in practice pic.twitter.com/gjAoAd55Aj
— Kofie (@KofieYeboah) November 10, 2018
When Celtics fans heard Jimmy Butler traded to the Sixers pic.twitter.com/3dI12izkw7
— Shooter McGavin (@ShooterMcGavin_) November 10, 2018
Lmao at the 2022 2nd https://t.co/Bl9OAphJBR
— Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) November 10, 2018
HOLY SHIT JIMMY BUCKETS TO THE SIXERS FOR SARIC AND COVINGTON!!!? pic.twitter.com/uRR0aJ4pIp
— Jahan (@H00PINATI) November 10, 2018
Fultz meeting Jimmy Butler for the first time pic.twitter.com/8lGpGClsoc
— /r/NBA (@NBA_Reddit) November 10, 2018
Very excited to watch the last shreds of fultz’s confidence wither under butler’s gaze
— ☕netw3rk (@netw3rk) November 10, 2018
This didn’t age well pic.twitter.com/bv8KPGOpx6
— Chad Maxwell (@ChadDMaxwell) November 10, 2018
I'm not sure how well Butler in Philly is gonna work out either but Sam Hinkie died for every bit of these sins so just appreciate it
— Joey Gulino (@JGulinoYahoo) November 10, 2018
Yooo @JimmyButler welcome to the new city. Wanna explore it together 😂😂
— Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) November 10, 2018
Sam Hinkie died for this moment
— Tyler R. Tynes (@TylerRickyTynes) November 10, 2018
How Jimmy Butler showing up to the Sixers facility pic.twitter.com/OVnmy3dJRY
— Mostly Football (@MostlyFBShow) November 10, 2018
Wiggins and KAT upon hearing about the Jimmy Butler trade… pic.twitter.com/YjHqvS5G5b
— Aaron T. Starks 🌊 (@StarkyLuv73) November 10, 2018
Jimmy butler to the whole Sixers organization pic.twitter.com/ErzHOayXqi
— Eric Prologo (@lightskinfrieza) November 10, 2018
When Jimmy walks into the practice facility with the 3rd stringers pic.twitter.com/2SNkPlZ3T0
— Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) November 10, 2018
Credit to the Sixers remaining perfectly on brand with equal parts crazy upside and potential for spectacular disaster
— Andrew Sharp (@andrewsharp) November 10, 2018
Reporter: Karl, thoughts on the tr—
Karl Anthony Towns: pic.twitter.com/6BsWfamYbD— Pablo S. Torre (@PabloTorre) November 10, 2018
In the end, Twitter wasted no time reminding everyone that the Sixers might have won the trade, but it’s still the Golden State Warriors’ world.
NBA Championship updated
Warriors 2/5
Celtics 13/2
Raptors 13/2
76ers 16/1
Rockets 16/1
Bucks 20/1
Jazz 25/1
Thunder 30/1
Lakers 40/1
Nuggets 50/1
Pelicans 60/1
Spurs 100/1
Trail Blazers 100/1
Pacers 100/1
Clippers 200/1
Grizzlies 200/1
Wizards 200/1
Heat 300/1
Timberwolves 500/1— Jeff Sherman (@golfodds) November 10, 2018
Jimmy Butler has been traded to the Sixers
Warriors odds to win the NBA Finals:
Before trade: -250
After trade: -250 pic.twitter.com/lwan5AmYJy— The Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) November 10, 2018
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