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After Durant had to miss the All-Star due to a left hamstring injury, the league chose to let Sabonis replace him into the All-Star, but according to the latest reports in the US media, the NBA originally wanted Butler to replace Durant, but Butler refused.

Recently, the Nets reviewed Durant’s injury again, and the results determined that Durant needs to truce at least until the All-Star, so he cannot participate in this year’s All-Star. As the Eastern Conference popularity king, Durant’s absence is a pity, but for the Nets, his health is the top priority. After all, the Nets have more ambitious goals to achieve.

According to an American reporter Ethan J. Skolnick, after Durant confirmed that he was absent from the All-Stars, the NBA took the lead in inviting Butler to replace Durant, but Butler actually gave up this opportunity and directly rejected the league. The reason is simple, he thinks his teammate Adebayo should have been in the All-Star, since Adebayo was not invited, then he would not participate in the All-Star.

After the announcement of the All-Star substitute list, Adebayo’s absence did cause some controversy. For example, Rockets star Tucker reported a grievance for Adebayo, thinking that Adebayo’s loss was absurd.

As of yesterday, Adebayo averaged 19.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1 hot pot this season. As for Butler, he averaged 20.1 points, 7.8 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game this season, making him quite versatile.

Currently, the Heat’s record is 16 wins and 17 losses, tied for fifth in the Eastern Conference. In this year’s All-Star selection, no Heat players were selected. If Butler accepts the invitation from the league, then the Heat will change this embarrassment, but Butler’s loyalty move has made many people admire, and it is also a kind of support and encouragement to teammate Adebayo.

After Butler declined the invitation, the NBA chose Sabonis instead of Durant to enter the All-Stars. Sabonis failed to make the All-Stars and made history. It became the first season in NBA history to average 20+10+5 per game but absent. All-star player.

Report: Jimmy Butler was chosen to be All-Star, but he refused to attend game without Bam Adebayo https://t.co/O31EYfmxFk

— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) February 27, 2021

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