U serious bruh Bizarre NBA All Star sitout slammed

JIMMY Butler suited up for NBA All Star - then proceeded to sit on the bench the entire game. He later gave an explanation but a rival player sent him an angry message and fans called BS.

THIS version of the NBA All-Star Game was hailed as the most competitive in some time, though Jimmy Butler watched it all from the bench.

The Timberwolves stud did not see a second of action for Team Stephen, which lost to Team LeBron, 148-145, in a game that went down to the final shot. It was Butler's decision.

'Just rest, man,' Butler told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. 'I got to rest. I got to rest my body up. I know this Timberwolves season is very, very important to me. I've got to be ready to roll when I get back there.'

Not all NBA players were supportive of that decision. Lou Williams is having a breakout season for the Clippers and has been outspoken about getting snubbed from the game. He continued that early Monday, when he realised that Butler had not seen any action.

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