Jimmy Butler was really serious when he wanted to leave Miami.
The NBA star was speaking out about wanting to be traded by the heat, but obviously it wasn't just an on-court issue.
Butler was eventually traded for the Golden State Warriors, who showed his way with him (he missed Saturday's game due to a back cramp). But Miami's off-court problem has returned to haunting Butler.
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The Golden State Warriors will dribble over the Charlotte Hornets in the second quarter of Chase Center. (Imaginary of Cary Edmondson-Immagn)
He has been sued by the five-star Marketing and Promotions Inc., leaving him with about $127,000 in damages due to allegedly failing to pay more than $150,000 in rent.
Butler leased his Miami home in the heat. He spent part of six seasons with the team and played two NBA Finals with them.
The Golden State Warriors advance Jimmy Butler III before a match against the Charlotte Hornets at Chase Center. (Imaginary of Cary Edmondson-Immagn)
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The lawsuit stated that Butler failed to pay rent for the last two months, changing the lock, leaving maintenance workers outside the home and not giving property owners keys.
The damage was said to have been found to contain mold in the ceiling and floor due to the failure to maintain the air conditioner unit.
Realtor.com lists the home at a value of around $10 million.
Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III will respond in the third quarter of the match against the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center. (John Hefti-Imagn Images)
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Butler has not commented on the lawsuit.
The Warriors are 7-1 in eight games, while Butler is in the lineup. He averaged 20 points in his first six games and then netted only six and five each amid poor shooting.
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