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Andre Iguodala praises Jimmy Butler's Kobe-like mindset: "He's probably the closest that I've seen to Bryant."

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On a recent appearance on Gil's Arena podcast, Andre Iguodala had high praise for Miami Heat leader Jimmy Butler's mindset and competitive spirit, drawing parallels to the legendary Kobe Bryant.

Andre Iguodala

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"Because you always look back and say, how is Jimmy getting it done," Iguodala said. "He can't shoot threes, he can't go left. Whatever they say about Jimmy, he figured it out. I seen him dribble with his right hand left and pull up for a three against Milwaukee [Bucks] this year. He was going crazy.

"He's probably the closest that I've seen to Kobe Bryant with that mentality of just man, Jimmy will figure out a way for us to win," the 19-year NBA veteran added. "I've never seen a will like that. I'm like this dude got a Kobe Bryant will. A will to him to win."

This unique mindset has propelled Butler to guide the Heat, considered underdogs, to the NBA Finals twice within four seasons. While a championship has eluded Butler thus far, his accomplishments alongside his teammates stand as a testament to his exceptional approach.

Having spent two seasons with the Heat from 2019 to 2021, Iguodala witnessed firsthand Butler's mindset in action.

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