Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade recently shared his perspective on Jimmy Butler’s departure from the team. He indicated that while he understood Butler’s reasons for wanting to leave, he was displeased with how the situation was publicly handled.

The Jimmy Butler-Miami Heat trade hasn't necessarily been mutually beneficial. In fact, it's looking lopsided in Golden State's favor thus far with its recent success and Miami's detriment. The Warriors are 12-2 since acquiring Butler,

Before the Miami Heat finally made the move to trade Jimmy Butler, the six-time All-Star decided he wanted out because he felt his value wasn't being appreciated. Per Andscape's Marc J. Spears, Butler's desire to be dealt stemmed from a feeling that the Heat "were moving in a direction without him in mind and he wanted to be more valued" at this point in his career.