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Jimmy Butler, who is receiving plaudits for reviving the Golden State Warriors' season, has found himself in legal trouble. The Warriors' forward has been sued by his former landlord for nearly $800,000 in unpaid rent and damages to the property he rented in Miami Beach.
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Shannon Sharpe Comments on Jimmy Butler's Legal Trouble
Last night's episode of Nightcap saw Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson discussing Butler's fresh plight. According to the lawsuit, Butler allegedly changed the locks to prevent the owner from accessing the home, and mold formed in the floors and ceilings due to a lack of upkeep.
Sharpe could not fathom how Butler was even paying $130,000 a month in rent in the first place, saying “$1.5 million on a $10-million home? That’s crazy. That’s just bonkers.” Sharpe’s numbers were not accurate, as the rental home was listed at $30 million, not $10 million.
Why Was Jimmy Butler Staying on Rent Despite Possessing a House?
Sharpe and Johnson could not help but question why Butler, who had been with the Heat for more than five years, was renting in the first place. It turns out that he did possess a house, which he sold for $8.3 million this summer.
The fact that Butler sold his house at the end of the season appears to indicate that he wanted to force his way out of Miami despite having two years remaining on his contract. The timeframe mirrors Pat Riley's criticism of Butler after the Celtics eliminated the Heat in the first round of the playoffs last year.
The Warriors do not need any distractions to disrupt their winning streak right now. Butler's arrival has given the Warriors new energy, so perhaps he and his former landlord can work things out before it becomes a recurring problem.
