The Denver Nuggets fell to the Miami Heat 111-108 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals at Ball Arena on Sunday evening. The series is now tied 1-1 going into Wednesday’s game in Miami.
While most Denver Broncos fans are also fans of the Nuggets, many Broncos fans are rooting for Heat small forward Jimmy Butler, a good friend of late Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas.
Before the NBA Finals started, Brandon Krisztal of KOA Radio asked Butler about his friendship with Thomas and playing in the Finals against Denver.
“That’s my guy, my brother forever,” Butler said last week. “I miss him so much. I spent so much time here with him, watching him be great. He motivated me, because his story is really, really incredible through everything that he’s been through to make it and do what he did for the Broncos. I actually have a lot of love for this city. I miss that guy.
“I wish he was here to sit courtside and watch me do my thing, because we talked about this all the time. Maybe not Denver vs. my team, but just being able to watch me win a championship like he did.”
Butler scored 21 points while adding nine assists and four rebounds on Sunday.
While we’re rooting for the Nuggets to win the series, we’re also supporting Butler.
Big Shout to @BKDenverSports for asking Jimmy Butler about his relationship with my fellow @GTAthletics & @Broncos alum Demaryius Thomas. Good stuff @KOAColorado #RIP D.T. pic.twitter.com/eyKmxy7vUf
— Nick Ferguson (@NickFerguson_25) May 31, 2023
We're obviously pulling for the @nuggets …
But just know our guy D.T. is smiling real big right now, @JimmyButler. 🧡 #LLDT https://t.co/QpszGTogQJ pic.twitter.com/RB4Ry8Nhf9
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) May 31, 2023
📸: @JimmyButler’s IG pic.twitter.com/UKjgCyWzHz
— Brandon Krisztal (@BKDenverSports) May 31, 2023
People have no idea how much we all miss Demaryius Thomas.
Brothers for life. Jimmy Butler and DT were friends for YEARS. https://t.co/v1cPn7JNnI pic.twitter.com/Ew9l81ggY3
— Swipa (@SwipaCam) May 31, 2023
I totally forgot about this pic. It’s just another example of how much love Jimmy had for D.T. https://t.co/vkdh4EyNUi
— Brandon Krisztal (@BKDenverSports) June 1, 2023
“I miss him so much” Jimmy Butler on DT pic.twitter.com/jxTpjEnRXt
— Denver Broncos 365 (@DailyBroncos) May 31, 2023
No clima da NBA Finals.
Em 2017 Jimmy Butler foi torcer pelo Denver Broncos por conta do seu falecido amigo WR Demaryius Thomas.
Jimmy Butler falou sobre isso recentemente
“Falamos sobre isso o tempo todo”, disse Butler durante o media day das finais na quarta-feira. " pic.twitter.com/lloee7bTfl
— Fanatics NFL Brasil 🏈🇧🇷 (@fanaticsnflbr) June 1, 2023
Shoutout to @BKDenverSports for asking Jimmy Butler about his friendship with Demaryius Thomas today. Jimmy’s response illustrates what an amazing human being he is and the amazing man DT was as well
— David Kromelow 🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@dkrom59) May 31, 2023
DT would’ve been pulling for jimmy I’m just saying pic.twitter.com/yLa8MCSAan
— BAMDPOY (@BAMDPOY13) June 1, 2023
Respect to Jimmy 🙏. We miss DT pic.twitter.com/OeR9tKNU7F
— Gavin Gomez (@GavinGomez19) June 1, 2023
Rooting for Jimmy Butler for DT
— David Austin (@Duh_Viddles) June 2, 2023
@JimmyButler Heading to Game 1 NBA Finals
Look For Us Right Behind Basket Lucky Row 8
DT Gonna Be Watching From Heaven
Just Do Your Thing Jimmy Butler Wow 🏀🐝
How About That Bumble Bee Brother pic.twitter.com/qy58vZAR5O— candy lewis (@candyle13309898) June 1, 2023
Hey Jimmy Butler
DT will be Watching and Cheering from Heaven 🏀🏀— Candy Lewis (@Carmell79701011) June 1, 2023
Thomas died from complications of seizure disorder at age 33 in December 2021. A Super Bowl champion and five-time Pro Bowler, Thomas ranks second on Denver’s all-time receiving list with 9,055 yards.
Butler, 33, is a six-time NBA All-Star. He is seeking the first championship title of his career in these NBA Finals against Denver.
