A Phoenix Suns fan was ejected from the arena during the team’s 119-109 victory over the Washington Wizards. The fan took an unconventional approach to distract Suns’ guard Bradley Beal during his free throw attempts by repeatedly yelling “Jimmy Butler!”
As Beal stepped up to the free throw line, the fan loudly and persistently shouted the name of the Miami Heat star, catching the attention of both the audience and the officials.
Suns Fan Ejected For Yelling “Jimmy Butler” During Bradley Beal’s Free Throws pic.twitter.com/MiJ8QWDnbc
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Despite the fan’s efforts to throw Beal off his game, Beal managed to drain both free throws, contributing to his solid performance of 20 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Security promptly intervened after Beal’s free throw attempts and escorted the fan out of the arena. It’s speculated that Beal’s wife, who was present in the front row, might have urged the authorities to take action. As the NBA trade deadline approaches, rumors of a possible blockbuster trade involving Jimmy Butler and Bradley Beal are gaining momentum, even though more teams might have to be involved.