Jimmy Butler may no longer be a Chicago Bull, but the love between the All-Star shooting guard and the city of Chicago will always be strong.
During Thursday's NBA draft, Butler and the Bulls' No. 16 pick (Justin Patton) were traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Kris Dunn, Zach LaVine and the No. 7 pick Lauri Markkanen.
It was a tough blow for Bulls fans, but Butler has an important message to share: "Chicago, I love you."
On Friday afternoon, the 27-year-old broke his silence with a heartfelt Instagram post that paid tribute to the fans, the city and the Bulls organization.