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Security called to NBA star's hotel room because of constant dribbling

Jimmy Butler (pictured) dribbling the ball against Washington Wizards.
Jimmy Butler (pictured) of the Miami Heat dribbles against Washington Wizards. (Getty Images)

Miami’s Jimmy Butler has been causing a stir in his NBA Walt Disney World bubble hotel room, which prompted a noise complaint.

Yahoo Sports US reported the Miami star was dribbling a ball and working out in his room.

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Security were alerted to the noise and when staff knocked on his door they dound Buttler drenched in sweat, according to the report.

Butler is known for his early 3am workouts, which prompted some to suggest this workout could have happened when everyone was sleeping.

Butler wants jersey blank

Butler also told reporters on Tuesday he was not going to wear a social justice message on his jersey and would prefer to leave it blank.

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Despite his request, it is unlikely the NBA will allow a player to leave his name blank on the back of his jersey.

76ers star arrives in hazmat suit

Joel Embiid said on Tuesday that he doesn’t trust his fellow NBA players to stay safe in the NBA bubble.

On Thursday, he hammered that fear home with his attire en route to Disney World.

Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid showed up to the team flight to the NBA 'bubble' in Orlando, Florida donned in a full hazmat suit. Picture: Instagram/joelembiid
Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid showed up to the team flight to the NBA 'bubble' in Orlando, Florida donned in a full hazmat suit. Picture: Instagram/joelembiid

The Philadelphia 76ers’ All-NBA centre arrived for the team flight to Florida decked out in gloves, a mask and a hazmat suit.

Embiid’s usually got jokes, and the suit was obviously for show as he began to shed it while boarding the plane.

With Yahoo Sport Staff