NBA star Jimmy Butler, currently making headlines for both his basketball prowess and his burgeoning coffee empire, Big Face Coffee, was recently spotted at his Miami Design District shop.
During a light-hearted exchange with a barista, Butler remarked, ‘That’s what bosses do, they build you up, they don’t break you down,’ which some interpret as a veiled critique of Miami Heat president Pat Riley’s management style.
This comment has fueled discussions online about leadership within the Heat, especially given Riley’s history of friction with superstars like Butler, LeBron James, and Dwyane Wade.
While Butler’s coffee venture thrives, his relationship with the Heat’s management remains under scrutiny, with trade rumors swirling around his future with the team.