Jimmy Butler may have shaded Pat Riley in viral coffee shop video as Heat drama builds

When Jimmy Butler wants out, he never does so quietly.And he might have taken a shot at the Miami Heat — possibly long-time team president Pat Riley — in a video posted on his Instagram story.

Butler was at his BigFace Coffee brick-and-mortar location in the Miami Design District this week, it seems, when the six-time NBA All-Star posted a video that is already making the rounds.Buter, who is still a member of the Heat — though he requested a trade last week — was talking up an employee at BigFace and said, “This is our best guy right here.

See that? I gave you a compliment.That’s what bosses do.”He added, with a smile, “We build you up, we don’t break you down,” he said, holding a thumbs up.

It’s not completely clear if this is a shot at Riley or anyone in particular, but given Butler’s history and the current climate surrounding his ordeal with the Heat, it’s beyond plausible that this is calculated.Butler reportedly felt disrespected after Riley’s end-of-season presser following last year’s first-round loss to the Boston Celtics.Included were critiques of Butler from Riley, who didn’t appreciate the star forward saying, “If I was playing, Boston would be at home, New York, damn sure would be at f—ing home.

F—k that mean to me? Josh Hart? C’mon, man,” after last year’s post-season while seemingly at a party.Riley said, “If you’re not on the court playing, you should keep your mouth shut.”Butler seemingly wants to go to the Suns, but the avenues to send him there — if Riley and the Heat are even willing to — are difficult.Butler is making $49 million with an option for over $52 million next year.

He is seeking one more max extension in which the 35-year-old, who is in his 15th NBA season, would be paid handsomely into the twilight of his career, and the Heat did not make such an offer.The Suns are also reportedly attempting to move the recently benched Bradley Beal’s contract.

Beal is making $50 million ...