Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler, whose net worth is estimated at over $80 million and boasts a car collection befitting his financial stature, is joining the chorus of complaints about surging gas prices. It seems no one is immune to this concern!

 

Butler’s frustration with rising gas prices reached a boiling point, prompting him to vent on his social media platform. In a series of two videos posted on his Instagram Stories, Butler shared his incredulity at having to shell out $145 to fill up his daily driver’s gas tank.

 

These amusing video snippets have been compiled by sports journalist Brady Hawk and have since circulated widely. Hawk playfully labels this moment as Butler at his most relatable, showcasing the NBA star’s ability to empathize with the average person’s exasperation at the pump.

 

In one of the clips, Butler quips about the hefty $145 price tag for a tank of gas for his Bugatti, tongue-in-cheek attributing it to the car’s notoriety for dismal fuel efficiency. After all, when you’ve made a multimillion-dollar investment in a Bugatti Chiron, a few extra dollars at the gas station might not seem consequential.

 

What adds a humorous twist to this scenario is the hint that Butler may have been driving a Rolls-Royce, indicated by the double R emblem on the steering wheel in the second video. It’s almost as if he has so many cars that he momentarily forgot which one he took out for a spin. This amusing oversight has prompted online commenters to poke fun at his choice of ride for the day.

 

Of course, it’s entirely possible that Butler is just having some fun with his fans and followers. In the realm of social media, it’s not uncommon for celebrity millionaires to occasionally play the role of the everyday person, despite living lives that are far removed from the average experience. Recent examples, such as Kim Kardashian sharing a meme about rising gas prices shortly after taking a brief private jet flight instead of driving, serve as reminders that even the wealthiest celebrities sometimes struggle with self-awareness and the nuances of relatability.