Heat’s Jimmy Butler takes spat with Pacers’ T.J. Warren to Instagram

Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren, centre, defends Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. Warren was called for his second technical foul latter in the play. The Heat won 122-108. (AJ Mast/AP)

Jimmy Butler has taken his on-court feud with Indiana Pacers’ T.J. Warren to social media.

After a profanity-laden exchange of words and an unhinged post-game interview, the Miami Heat swingman posted an image of his team’s schedule on Instagram, with the next matchup against the Pacers highlighted in a circle.

Butler went after Warren after being fouled in the third quarter of Miami’s 122-108 win over the Pacers on Wednesday. The two got into a heavy argument on the court, and Butler had to be held back by the referees. Warren was later ejected and Butler could be seen blowing him a kiss as the Pacers forward walked out.

But it didn’t end there.

In his post-game interview, Butler told reporters that he found Warren’s words “truly disrespectful” and that the Pacers forward should have watched his mouth in that situation.

“I think it’s tough for him, because I can guard him and he can’t guard me,” Butler said. “It’s all good, because we’ll see him again. I ain’t scared of nobody. He’s talking about ‘we’re going to fight,’ this and that … he’s not even in my f—— league.”

As Butler was quick to find out and share with his followers, the Heat will face the Pacers again on March 20 in Indiana.

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