Known as a very hard-working and disciplined player, the fact that Miami Heat’s No. 1 star, Jimmy Butler, has a “tighter” body than superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo or LeBron James still surprises many people.
Jimmy Butler made the online community stir when he posted a photo of him exercising along with a body fat percentage statistic. Accordingly, the Miami Heat star’s body fat content is incredibly low, reaching only 4.96%. In the context of the NBA having to postpone and training centers not being open because of the Covid-19 epidemic, Jimmy Butler’s ability to maintain this toned physique makes many people admire him even more. With a body fat content of less than 5%, Butler became one of the athletes with the greatest body proportions in the world, surpassing famous names like Cristiano Ronaldo (7%) or LeBron James (6). %).
Although fat percentage is not a measure of an athlete’s talent, it is evidence of effort. The lower the fat percentage, the more it proves the professionalism and diligence of that athlete. Butler’s remarkable achievement came through hard work, perseverance and science. He is known to be an extremely hard worker and is obsessed with training. At the beginning of this season, Butler became a topic of discussion when he started practice at 3 a.m., more than 6 hours before the team’s meeting time. He is also known to be a very disciplined person. In more than 3 years working with Coach Scott, Butler has never been late for even a minute.
Besides working out hard, Butler also pays great attention to health. Butler follows a strict lifestyle and diet, says no to drinks containing gas and alcohol, and uses foods rich in protein and vegetables. Fitness coach Scott Jean, who has 15 years of experience, once commented of him: “I have never seen a player as disciplined as Butler. When I started working with him, Butler said we would practice. from early in the morning. But it’s crazy to start training sessions at 4am every day. It’s the first time I’ve met a player like that.”
From an underrated player when he was only the 30th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, with his tireless efforts, Butler is now one of the most comprehensive defenders in the league. The 30-year-old star is currently the Heat’s most important player in his first season moving in.Butler is leading the Heat’s list of points and assists this season with 20.2 points and 6.1 assists after 54 appearances. Butler’s excellent and consistent form is the key to helping the Heat to hold 4th place in the East and full of opportunities to participate in the playoffs.
Although he is a hot-tempered player and often brings a lot of trouble to coaches, Butler’s professionalism and progressive spirit is really a shining example for young players to follow. Heat’s bright talents like Tyler Herro or Kendrick Nunn will certainly have many useful lessons when playing alongside Butler.