MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler addressed his future with the team, he made his return at Tuesday’s practice which no doubt brings a huge boost as they look to stack some wins. Butler dealt with a stomach illness that has made him miss the last five games as head coach Erik Spoelstra and star Bam Adebayo spoke about his return.
Besides the productivity that Butler brings on the floor for Miami, he also brings a unique energy that brings the best out of the team around him. Spoelstra echoed these same sentiments to ClutchPoitns after Tuesday’s practice as he spoke about having his “spirit,” especially after the last road trip they were just on.
“Yeah, it always helps. You know, having him around, and having the spirit, and then, you know, we’re coming off of a trip where it didn’t go perfect, but it’s gratifying going through the grind,” Spoelstra said. “I told the team, basically every minute of that road trip, there was a stress level and oftentimes a frustration level, and then to be able to collectively overcome that and find different ways, you know, to win those two games. I think, you know, you can see a growth opportunity.”…