As NBA fans, what is the one thing you envy about the players? Is it the money, the fame? Personally, for me, it is the height! In a league filled with people whose average height goes up till 6 feet 7 inches, it is hard not to feel dwarfed in comparison. Being reportedly 1 in every 1,000 men worldwide to possess a 6’7″ height, Jimmy Butler seldom goes by a day where he doesn’t feel dwarfed. Well, recently, he did, though he didn’t mind it.
The official Instagram account of the Golden State Warriors recently put out a post. It featured Jimmy Butler meeting up with the legendary Yao Ming! Standing at a whopping 7 feet and 6 inches, the former Houston Rockets star towered over the Warriors star. Butler, probably for the first time in a long time, had to look up to catch a glimpse of the face of the person with whom he was taking the photo. The vibe of the picture said nothing but wholesome! Jimmy Butler met the NBA legend during his ongoing tour of Asia.
The NBA star is travelling overseas to promote his Li-Ning shoes. Fans might remember when Butler signed with the brand after rejecting a lucrative contract from Jordan Brand, to have more creative freedom and the ability to influence product design rather than just financial gain. Now, he gets to promote the newest creations all over Asia and get to meet some BIG celebrities. Both literally and figuratively.
Legends link up
Jimmy Butler III x Yao Ming pic.twitter.com/xm8bKb2PEJ
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) August 11, 2025
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