Jimmy Butler went down with a knee injury on Monday night as the Warriors took down the Heat at the Chase Center. It didn’t look good when it happened and a few hours later ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the All-Star forward tore his ACL, which means he’s done for the season. It’s a devastating development and one that will play a big role in shaping the Western Conference playoff picture, as well as the February 5 trade deadline.
However, the Warriors didn’t look all that devastated after Butler went down. In fact, some viewers may have realized there were multiple players laughing when Butler was on the floor. The above photo captures Buddy Hield and Brandin Podziemski cracking up while their teammate appears to be in great pain on the ground. It’s an odd juxtaposition given the gravity of the situation.
