Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler lives up to his “Jimmy Buckets” nickname after Sunday’s win against the Miami Heat, 107-113, surpassing LeBron James on a franchise record for most triple-doubles.
Jimmy Butler moved past LeBron James for the most triple-doubles ever in Heat history. #HEATCulture pic.twitter.com/abpxAKjVTy
— 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙏 𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 (@HeatvsHaters) January 24, 2022
It was late in the fourth quarter when Butler grabbed his 10th rebound of the game, solidifying him as the all-time triple-double leader. He finished the game with 20 points, 12 assists and ten rebounds, all while barely surviving the Laker’s furious late-game rally.
The Heat is now 30-17 and is tied with the Brooklyn Nets for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
Jimmy Butler (10) has broken LeBron James' record (9) for the most triple-doubles in Miami Heat franchise history.
LeBron just happened to be wearing the opposing uniform to witness it.
18 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists so far tonight for Butler.@MiamiHEAT | #HEATCulture pic.twitter.com/fZhp4E5DnE
— Bally Sports Sun: HEAT (@BallyHEAT) January 24, 2022
King James finished the game on the opposing side with 33 points (11 of which came in the fourth), 11 rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
Asked @KingJames about his respect for @JimmyButler @5ReasonsSports pic.twitter.com/Pl43H72S2S
— Ethan J. Skolnick, 5 Reasons Sports (@EthanJSkolnick) January 24, 2022
Another interesting stat line for Butler is that it only took him 139 games to notch his 10th career triple-double, far less than James, which took 294 games for his nine triple-doubles.
