Neymar Jr. is one of the biggest players in modern-day football. The Brazilian winger is a phenom both on and off the pitch and has garnered the support of many. This includes a few celebrity names, like Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler and Dennis Rodman’s daughter Trinity Rodman. Trinity, who is a soccer player as well, recently signed up with Red Bull, the coveted brand that also sponsors Neymar. Rodman, who plays for the NWSL side, the Washington Spirit received a welcome package with a special message inside, from none other than the PSG star. The 21-year-old was obviously overjoyed and shared her fondness for Neymar via social media. Joining the trend of showing Neymar love through social media is Jimmy Buckets, who recently hyped him up on his Instagram story.
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The Brazilian, who plays for the French football club Paris Saint-Germain, has been a long-time NBA fan. And his list of fans hosts quite the celebrities.
Jimmy Butler shares highlights of Neymar Jr., hyping him up on Instagram
Jimmy Butler has been friends with Neymar Jr. for a long time. He may be a Manchester United fan, but Butler has shown his support for Paris on a number of occasions. And, it’s all thanks to the Brazilian maestro. The two have even vacationed together, with Jimmy visiting Paris back in 2019.
Suffice to say, the two have a special relationship. Well, that was on display yet again when Jimmy decided to recently hype up Neymar on his Instagram. In the video he shared, the Heat star can be seen watching some football highlights, engrossed by the Brazilian’s fancy footwork.
It’s great to see two of the world’s most popular sports coming together. Especially through interactions between two of the biggest players from each sport. That being said, Butler isn’t the only NBA superstar who has had interactions with Neymar. In fact, the NBA has begun encouraging these cross-sporting interactions. A sign of their plans to insert themselves into bigger markets.
It’s no surprise that Jimmy Butler and Neymar are friends. Both athletes are the cream of the crop in their respective sports. Considered among few of the best in the world, both Jimmy and Neymar also have a chip on their shoulders. Both players boast elite skills in their respective sports; at the same time, neither player has won a meaningful trophy leading a team on their own.
The Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo met with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe
Three years ago, the Milwaukee Bucks traveled to Europe for the NBA Paris 2020. The team put on a great show for the Parisian fans defeating the Charlotte Hornets. After the game, the Bucks superstars, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, went back to the locker room to relax.
But, they had some special guests waiting, as PSG stars Kylian Mbappe and Neymar were the to greet them.
As mentioned earlier, the NBA is looking to expand its global reach. And, using football as a medium in Europe isn’t such a bad idea. Especially when associated with two of the sport’s biggest names.
