Jimmy Butler's growing coffee empire draws 2-word praise from $95,000,000 Miami icon

Jimmy Butler might have his differences with Pat Riley and the Miami Heat front office, but he still has the love and respect of Miami icon DJ Khaled. Butler opened his first Big Face Coffee outlet in Miami's Design District on Dec. 6 last year.

Per the Washington Post, former NBA star Carmelo Anthony, soccer player Paul Pogba and DJ Khaled were present at the shop's opening. After one month, the $95 million-worth artist (per Celebrity Net Worth) gave a big shoutout to the suspended Miami Heat star's coffee house.

The "I'm the One" singer posted a video of himself checking out Butler's Big Face Coffee from his car and even asked his fans to check out the coffee house.

"Make sure you check out that Big Face Coffee. Shoutout to Jimmy Butler," Khaled said in the video.

"@jimmybutler bless up," Khaled wrote in the caption.

DJ Khaled gives a shoutout to Jimmy Butler's coffee shop. [Credit: IG/@djkhaled]

Jimmy Butler first spoke about his passion for coffee in 2020 when he was playing in Bubble in Orlando. He set up his own coffee place in the Bubble and sold coffee to players for $20. Now, he sells coffee for $4 to $10.

When Butler was asked what was different in his approach to building a coffee house on opening day, he said that he wanted his customers to have experience. According to the Heat star, people can "vibe out, play some games, have some coffee and hang out in the BigFace Coffee Shop."

Amidst trade rumors, Jimmy Butler lays out his plans after retirement

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) warms up before an NBA game. (Credits: IMAGN)

The Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler after his comments in the media. Despite shooting 50.0 percent from the field, Bulter scored just 9 points in a game against the Indiana Pacers. He openly expressed his desire to be traded and said he wasn't "happy" in Miami.

On Tuesday, the Heat star spoke about his trade value in the market. He said that he was still in his prime. He also added that he plans to sell coffee after his retirement.

“I still think I’m in my prime if I’m being brutally honest,” Butler said. “Now, as this coffee life takes off, I’m going to be in here daily making coffee, enjoying the vibes and letting everybody see and know that it’s not a gimmick. This is my passion, and it’s going to be my passion even when I’m done playing.”

There is no clarity over Jimmy Butler's next destination should the Heat try to trade him. Amidst all the noise surrounding his trade, two teams have emerged to get more value with Butler, the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns. The trade deadline will end on Feb. 7, but Butler is expected to be moved before that.