“Jimmy Butler being related to Michael Jordan might really be true!”: Heat superstar’s insane 41-9-5-4-3 performance vs the Celtics re-ignites a strange conspiracy theory

Jeet Pukhrambam | 18/05/2022
"Jimmy Butler being related to Michael Jordan might really be true!": Heat superstar’s insane 41-9-5-4-3 performance vs the Celtics re-ignites a strange conspiracy theory

Jimmy Butler and Michael Jordan might be related? Today’s performance brings forth the conspiracy theory back into the limelight. 

Jimmy Butler and Michael Jordan might be related. Yes, this is not a joke, NBA media has constantly toyed with the idea that Michael Jordan had an illegitimate son in 1988. Jimmy Butler was born in 1989.

While the timelines may not match up, we don’t know for certain if the details are correct. This story broke out all the way back in 2016 and did not get much traction.

However, tonight’s performance is reminiscent of His Airness’ dominance on the big stage. And while we are not claiming that the conspiracy theory might be true, Butler did channel his inner Michael Jordan.

Also read: “Jimmy Butler could be Michael Jordan’s illegitimate son”: Crazy conspiracy theory explains how Bulls legend could be related to Heat star

Only two players have averaged 28-5 and two steals, Michael Jordan and Jimmy Butler!

Butler’s performance has put a rubber stamp on his credentials as a playoff monster. His averages are only matched by Michael Jordan and that says a lot about his ability.

Tonight especially, his 41-9-5-4-3 stat line is something nobody has ever done and is the first time since MJ that a player has recorded 40 points, 3 steals, and 3 blocks.

Will the Miami Heat prevail under his leadership, we think they just might. But the challenge will be tough, the Boston Celtics are not an easy team by any means. Game 2 of the Conference Finals tip-off at 8:30 pm ET on Thursday.

Also read: “All hail Dwyane Wade, the prophet!”: The Miami Heat legend was the first to say the team is ready as Jimmy Butler and co. continue to dispatch rivals

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Jeet Pukhrambam

Jeet Pukhrambam is The SportsRush's Lead Editor for Basketball. After freelancing for five years as an independent writer, Jeet created thousands of blog posts and articles. He now covers intriguing news reports and throwback stories on all things NBA. His interest in NBA started with the ascendancy of Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 2016-17 season. Since then, Jeet has managed to coalesce his knowledge of the game and his writing to create pieces that are reflective of the current state of the league. Now, he ensures that The SportsRush produces the highest quality of writing. In his free time, he enjoys playing football, cooking, traveling, and dancing to techno. Jeet takes pride in his critical thinking, music playlists, and his love for spaghetti.

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