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    Fans Send Jimmy Butler Funny Texts After Wolves SG Gives Out Number at Presser

    Thomas Duffy@@TJDhoopsX.com LogoFeatured ColumnistJune 30, 2017

    Minnesota Timberwolves new basketball point guard Jimmy Butler smiles at fans during a press conference at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., on Thursday, June 29, 2017.(AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
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    After Jimmy Butler gave out his phone number and invited critics to contact him directly at his introductory press conference with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, fans flooded him with texts.

    Some were friendly, so much so that they added the All-Star to their group chats:

    Mason C @masoncalcagno6

    Jimmy Butler released him phone number and i text it and he answered #(773-899-6071) https://t.co/wMVOwaAiJG

    Danny Botti @dannybotti

    Jimmy Butler gave out his number this morning so I had to throw him in the pickup group chat https://t.co/e26ezM9By2

    Josh @MrSnugglePuggle

    I texted Jimmy Butler https://t.co/IV7pmnStOK

    Astroworld never coming @ItsMeKevs19XX

    Plz reply to my elite text @JimmyButler https://t.co/vZZ9ku4mON

    Sauce @tylercastillo32

    @JimmyButler hey bro feel free to reply whenever you feel the need. https://t.co/DyVTkbV1Go

    Paul Steeno @KingSteeno

    Patiently sitting here waiting for Jimmy Butler to text me back #Bulls #BullsNation #BullsTalk https://t.co/zL8yWSFHmY

    Several fans asked the important questions:  

    Clayton Abernathy @ClayKY1

    Maybe Jimmy Butler can finally settle this debate for us. https://t.co/DU3QEfbyPO

    Simple Jack @jlamb83

    It is in your hands now @JimmyButler don't leave me hanging... https://t.co/o8pMfURlDM

    Kobe Bryant @BigBallerSZN

    Let's see how real jimmy butler is https://t.co/F7sQINwrr9

    Some not-so-happy texters sent messages that were…peculiar:  

    James Ross @Rossjames1998

    Yup of course no text back or answer talk about oh here's my # for all the critics here I am @JimmyButler https://t.co/81bUaqjmuS

    [Twitter, h/t For The Win]