The Chicago Bulls guard was featured on the popular show that tricks out tanks, and told the aquarium masters he loves music and wanted his new addition to reflect his off-the-court passion. “If you’re gonna be a part of my household, you gotta like country music”.
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But the6,000-pound boombox-shaped fish tank that’s in his newly-purchased home shows anything is possible when you have imagination and a max contract, as it was set up by Wayde King and Brett Raymer, stars of the Animal Planet show “Tanked”.
“We got a few fishes in there”, Butler said with a smile. It’s a much more rational decision than removing the rear-view mirror in your auto.
One season Dawkins had to miss several games with a sore shoulder. He was sent to the see the Sixers team doctors and was given a program of rest and therapy and had to undergo treatment from a transcutaneous electronic nerve stimulator. “Nothing special, nothing you can’t have in your house”, said Butler.
The 6-foot-7, 220-pound swingman prefers country music though.
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Jimmy Butler is the latest in a legion of athletes who have ridiculous aquariums in their homes, joining Marshawn Lynch and John Wall. Here’s hoping they dig your tunes.
