"Acting like he on the squad"- NBA fans roast Jimmy Butler for belting out victory song following Spain's win over England

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler enthusiastically celebrated after the Spanish national team’s thrilling 2-1 victory over England in the UEFA Euro 2024 final, drawing jokes from fans.

Spain came from behind to secure a record fourth European Championship title, with substitute Mikel Oyarzabal scoring the winning goal in the 86th minute. The result marked a historic moment for Spain, surpassing Germany's previous record of three titles.

After the game, Butler posted an Instagram story of him joining the crowd at Olympiastadion Berlin in belting out Queen’s “We Are The Champions,” eliciting reactions from fans.

“Acting like he on the squad,” X (formerly Twitter) page @PrizePicks said.

Some joked that it was the closest Jimmy Butler will ever get to a championship.

“Closest to a championship he’s ever gonna get,” said @CelticsAdam34.

“The only championship my brother will ever celebrate,” said @NewMediaSports_.

“Closest thing he’ll get to winning a real championship so he has to celebrate others,” added @mimicnature.

Here are other jokes of NBA fans about Butler celebrating Spain’s win.

NBA fans joke about Jimmy Butler's reaction to Spain's victory

NBA fans joke about Jimmy Butler's reaction to Spain's victory

Although Butler has not yet won an NBA championship, he has led the Miami Heat to two Eastern Conference titles, both times as significant playoff underdogs. They were defeated by the LA Lakers in the 2020 Finals and the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 Finals.However, Butler has achieved success on the international stage, winning a gold medal with Team USA at the 2016 Olympic Games.

Looking at Jimmy Butler’s future with the Miami Heat

Jimmy Butler, who turns 34 in September, is set to earn $48,798,677 this coming season and has a $52,413,394 player option for the following season.

NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the six-time NBA All-Star plans to play the next season under his existing contract with the Miami Heat and will not sign an extension with them or any other team before his opt-out clause in 2025.

According to Charania, the Heat had not looked at the possibility of trading away their star, who averaged 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists last season.

If he opts out and becomes a free agent next summer, Butler would be eligible for a projected four-year maximum extension worth $243 million with Miami or a maximum three-year, $171 million deal with another team.

Butler joined the Heat in 2019. This season, they lost to the eventual champions, the Boston Celtics, in the first round.