"In recent years, Butler has become the NBA's undisputed king of media day trolling. In 2023, he had the internet buzzing with his "emo Jimmy" transformation, which came with straightened hair, a (possibly fake) piercing on his eyebrow and a mood that screamed "it's not a phase." But it all began in 2022 with ombre faux locs that had fans questioning how much his hair could've grown during the offseason."
"In 2024, the big question was: What's next? Would "Jimmy Buckets" show up with a mohawk? A mullet that would make 1980s rock stars jealous? In this case, hypotheticals were more entertaining than the answer. "I'm here. Normal hair. No shenanigans," Butler said when asked about his suspiciously normal styled hair. Normal hair Jimmy 🫡 https://t.co/Y54azUtpoq pic.twitter.com/1Wb2zaDQ2z- Bally Sports Sun: HEAT (@BallyHEAT) September 30, 2024 Absence only makes the heart grow fonder. Perhaps his media day trolling tradition will return for this year's media day."
Jimmy Butler has become known for playful and provocative media day appearances that frequently generate viral attention. He debuted ombre faux locs in 2022 that prompted fans to question offseason hair growth. In 2023 he adopted an "emo Jimmy" look with straightened hair, a possibly fake eyebrow piercing and a brooding demeanor. In 2024 fans speculated about a mohawk or a mullet. At the 2025 media day Butler stated, "I'm here. Normal hair. No shenanigans," while photos and a tweet referenced the ordinary style. Fans remain hopeful that the media day trolling tradition may return.
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