"From emo to a Tumblr girl" - NBA fans roast Jimmy Butler's blue braids hairstyle for Heat vs Raptors game

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat took on the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Butler showed up to the game with a new look. Previously sporting his signature braids with red highlights, Butler this time let his braids down and debuted a striking blue hue.

Butler has become known for creating some of the most outlandish hairstyles in recent memory. Some fans have even compared him to NBA legend Dennis Rodman for consistently unveiling bold, unconventional styles.

Fans on social media didn’t hold back and humorously roasted Butler’s latest hair experiment. Here's what some said on X (formerly Twitter):

"He's gone from emo to a tumblr girl LMAO," one said.

"He focusing on his hair more than his NBA career," another added.

Here are some other reactions to Butler's new hairstyle on X:

"Butler and Rodman really competing for craziest hairstyles by any player ever 😭," one tweeted.

"That's the only thing that keeps changing for this dude... Nothing else mate," one said.

"Bro gonna drop 30 points for 3 games then be butt then change the look and go crazy for another 3 games," another said.

"He has more hairstyles than NBA Finals appearances lmfao," another said.

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Jimmy Butler vowed to take 2024-25 season more seriously

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Over the past few seasons, Jimmy Butler has developed a reputation for showing up to NBA media day with the most bizarre looks. One of his most memorable media day looks was from last year when he showed up with an early 2000s emo-inspired hairstyle, complete with eyeliner and black nail polish.

This year, however, Butler kept it simple on media day, opting for a normal look. He also declared that he would take the season more seriously.

"I'm here. No shenanigans," Butler told the media after coming out with a normal look.

Jimmy Butler has been solid so far this season, delivering solid numbers similar to last year. Through 13 games, Butler is averaging 19.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 53.1% — the second-best mark in his career.

Butler's efforts have helped the Miami Heat notch a 9-8 record entering tonight's game against the Raptors. Their record places them fifth in the Eastern Conference.