Heat forward Jimmy Butler is one of the highest-paid players in the NBA, but that does not prevent him from chasing the American dream of hitting big on lottery tickets.
Despite being extremely wealthy, Butler was seen in a store asking for as many $1, $5, and $10 tickets as he could get for just $100, as opposed to the more expensive options.
“Just don’t give me no $30 tickets… make it out to $100, I am trusting you now,” Butler said to the store cashier on a video clip.
Jimmy Butler spending his off day buying bunch of lottery tickets
— Emo Jimmy (@WheelerJaylen) October 29, 2023
When is this dude not gambling ? 💀 pic.twitter.com/xa2YOJisd8
After returning home, last season’s Eastern Conference Finals MVP shared a video to his Instagram story scratching off the tickets.
“Highway robbery, ya’ll selling us a dream. The American dream, trying to get rich quick,” says Butler.
After appearing to only win $10 on a ticket, the six-time All-Star hilariously joked he will have to continue the grind of being a professional basketball player in the NBA.
“I can’t never get rich. I guess I am going to have to work my day job,” Butler added.
— Sports Fan (@sportsnow12345) October 30, 2023
While most Americans yearn to hit the lottery, it’s funny seeing an immensely wealthy talent, scheduled to earn $45,183,960 this season with Miami, bemoaning having to keep his “day job.”
