Bernie Lee, Butler’s agent, posted a press release on X akin to Michael Jordan’s famous “I’m back” statement, which ended his first NBA retirement in 1995. Leaning into the Jordan theme — or troll — Butler posted photos on his Instagram story wearing the Jordan No. 45 Bulls uniform.

Jimmy Butler has made sure his Miami Heat return wouldn't go unnoticed. The 6-foot-7 forward sat out seven games after being suspended by the Heat for "multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team.

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