Dan Bilzerian pokes Jimmy Butler

Dan Bilzerian and Jimmy Butler (Image source: Getty Images)

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler recently participated in a high-profile poker matchup at the HUSTLER Casino in Los Angeles. The event featured a star-studded lineup, including soccer star Neymar Jr., boxer Ryan Garcia, professional streamer Ninja, YouTuber Jon Vlogs, and Chris Eubank Jr. Among the notable attendees was famous poker player Dan Bilzerian, whose presence and comments against Butler made waves during the game.

Bilzerian didn’t hold back in criticizing Butler for leaving the game early. As he doubled his money, Bilzerian took the opportunity to mock Butler, calling him a ‘baby’ for his decision to exit the game prematurely. He even made a controversial remark against the Heat star.

“Gay, why are you gay? should have said that to him. Why are you Gay?”

The poker game was dubbed the ‘Greatest Event in Poker History’ as it brought together celebrities from various fields. The event was live-streamed on the casino’s YouTube page, allowing fans to watch their favorite stars in action. Despite the excitement, Butler’s performance at the table didn’t go as planned, as he lost $35,000 before deciding to step away from the game.

Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler Wins Big at the High-Profile Poker Event

Dan Bilzerian believes Jimmy Butler’s game plan didn’t pan out well, but the Miami Heat star still had an impressive night against other celebrities, including his friend Neymar Jr.

One memorable game pitted Butler against Neymar. Butler initially bet $5,000, and Neymar raised it to $10,000. Butler later confidently countered with a 3-bet.

Butler’s performance throughout the night was commendable amid his uncertain Miami future. He managed to cash in on two significant pots, one worth $120,000 and the other $80,000, totaling $200,000 in winnings. After the huge win, the NBA star demonstrated his gratitude and generosity by sharing some of his winnings with those around him as he put the cash away.