As Jimmy Butler prepares for the likely 2025 NBA media day, the anticipation couldn’t be higher. Sports fans and sports observers are licking their lips about what he’s done in previous media days. Butler was well-known for his flamboyant hairstyles. He’s not afraid to try new things and takes several risks along the way, leaving fans on the edge of their seats anticipating his next big reveal.
In 2022, Butler made headlines with his striking ombre faux locs, which sparked conversations about his ability to grow and style his hair in surprising ways during the offseason. The following year, Butler surprised fans with a hairstyle dubbed “emo Jimmy it’s not a phase,” adding to his reputation as the NBA’s undisputed king of media day trolling. It’s his playful approach to these events that have made him an instant fan favorite. Now everyone is wondering what he’s going to announce this go round.
During his long career, Butler has sported a infinite variety of eye-catching coifs from mohawks to mullets. Most notably, his mullet from a previous media day was the stuff of legends – good enough to make 1980s rock stars jealous. For the 2024 media day, Butler hewed to a more traditional aesthetic. He announced unabashedly, “Here I come. Normal hair. No shenanigans,” which meant he was coming to play without the normal drama.
Butler trimmed up his outgoing, attention-getting coif for his senior year. Expect fans and media to flood social media with reaction to the dramatic switch. The Miami Heat’s official account, @BallyHEAT, shared reactions that reflected widespread curiosity about Butler’s next appearance. Even with his new, adult-hair-do in 2024, a lot of us are anticipating him going back to his trouble making ways in 2025.
The hype surrounding Butler’s appearance at next week’s media day foreshadows the amount of attention that his hairstyles have commanded. ESPN and Bally Sports Sun, among other sports media outlets, continue to cover Butler’s unique contributions to the NBA’s media day festivities. All eyes will be trained to see if he brings back his media day trolling tradition or takes a quieter approach this year.
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