Jimmy Butler, one of the star players for the Miami Heat, recently told reporters, "No matter what I do now, I won't get more money. I've already made enough money; I'm staying here just to win games." The 35-year-old Butler proposed a 2-year, 120millioncontractextensionthissummer,whichwasdirectlyrejectedbyPatRiley,theHeat′spresident.Atthesametime,theHeatchosetocompletea3−year,166 million top-tier contract extension with Bam Adebayo. Riley's actions indicate two facts: first, the team leader is no longer Butler but Adebayo; second, Butler's injury risks and his unconventional hairstyle do not quite fit with the Heat's culture. Butler only played 60 games last season due to injuries, averaging 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Both his attendance rate and various statistics have declined compared to the 2022-23 season. Notably, Butler missed the playoffs due to injury, leading to the Heat's elimination in the first round of the playoffs. Of course, even if Butler had played, last year's Celtics would still have been unbeatable. However, Butler should not have boasted on social media, "If I were there, I could crush the Celtics!" This comment greatly displeased Pat Riley, who immediately responded, "Those who cannot appear in the playoffs have no right to speak." Butler may realize that he has crossed Riley's bottom line, and he has become much more honest. First, he used to show off his unconventional hairstyle every year, but this year it's just a traditional braid. Second, he didn't participate in preseason games last year, but this year he follows the coach's schedule. Why is Butler so afraid of leaving the Heat? It's because he genuinely likes the Heat's tough basketball system. Since leaving the Heat in 2017, he only spent one and a half seasons with the Timberwolves, followed by half a season with the 76ers, and finally joined the Heat in 2019, where he has remained until now. So, as Butler said, staying with the Heat is not about money. He probably won't go anywhere else tomorrow and is likely to take a pay cut to stay with the team.