Jimmy Butler seems to have something special for his fans this 2025-26 NBA season. He is working hard off the court, aiming for peak performance in his first season with the Golden State Warriors.
Butler left the Miami Heat mid-last season and made a significant impact upon joining the Warriors. However, his campaign with the franchise ended in the second round of the NBA playoffs, with a painful defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
According to Athlonsports, Butler averaged 17.9 points with a 47.6% shooting rate, 5.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 1.7 steals across 30 games with Golden State. Now he aims to return stronger and shine in his second year with the team.
Jimmy Butler teases the upcoming drop of his fourth signature shoe with Li-Ning
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Additionally, Steph Curry and the rest of the team will need the six-time All-Star’s strong performance, so he is preparing to show what he can deliver on the court.
A new project underway
On Monday, Jimmy Butler posted a sneak peek on Instagram of his upcoming exclusive sneaker with the Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning.
The 35-year-old player shared a Sneaker News post, stating he “might be testing the next model” of his exclusive sneaker line, the Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 4. However, he blurred the images to keep the shoes’ details hidden.
It seems that he was already wearing the sneakers during a recent workout, possibly testing them before their official market release. Butler signed with Li-Ning in 2020 after finishing his contract with Jordan Brand and quickly became one of the brand’s standout athletes.