Leave it to Jimmy Butler to make Halloween, basketball, and Mexican soccer all part of the same conversation—because why not? Ahead of the Miami Heat’s showdown in Mexico City against the Washington Wizards, Butler went all-in on a festive, calaveras and catrinas vibe, sharing a Halloween party post that oozed with “Viva Mexico” spirit. And just like that, it wasn’t just a basketball game anymore—it was a cultural crossover with costumes and… Camila Cabello.
Yes, you read that right. Camila Cabello, the “Señorita” herself, popped up in the comments section of Butler’s post, offering her official seal of approval with a single word: “Yep.” Now, we’re not saying she’s channeling her Cuban-Mexican roots to co-sign Butler’s Halloween takeover, but it’s pretty clear Miami’s biggest stars stick together—even if they’re dressing up like skeletons for fun.
For those who might not know (seriously, where have you been?), Cabello’s connection to Mexico is legit. She was born in Cuba to a Mexican father and spent part of her childhood between Cuba and Mexico before her big move to Miami at age six. Apparently, that cultural mix makes her the ultimate judge of all things “Viva Mexico.”
Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler, who has been dazzling Miami fans since his 2019 arrival (thanks to a sign-and-trade deal that had Heat Nation losing their minds), didn’t just stop at a Halloween party. As local reporters caught up with him ahead of Saturday’s game in Mexico City, Butler was asked the ultimate question: “Who’s your favorite Mexican soccer player?”
Butler didn’t miss a beat. “Chicharito,” he declared, referencing the legendary Mexican striker Javier Hernández Balcázar. “I don’t know many teams, but I do know players. My favorite is Chicharito, he played for the Galaxy,” he explained. Ah yes, nothing screams “soccer connoisseur” quite like naming a star who’s played for five different leagues, scored in three different World Cups, and broken a few records along the way.
Butler went on to mention that one of his best friends is Mexican and never hesitates to remind him that Mexican players are the cream of the crop. “I can’t disagree,” Butler joked, “but Brazil is also very good.” Classic Jimmy—always keeping it real, while managing to throw in a curveball (or in this case, a futbol).
In case you’re wondering, Chicharito does hold the title of Mexico’s all-time leading goal scorer with 52 goals for El Tri. And yes, he’s the only active Mexican player to have scored in five different leagues: Liga MX, MLS, Bundesliga, La Liga, and the Premier League. Basically, he’s the type of player who could probably score a goal while dressed as a skeleton on Halloween night, but we digress.
The Heat’s fiesta of a game is set to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET at Arena CDMX. Whether they’ll be sporting Halloween costumes on the court remains to be seen, but if Jimmy Butler’s involved, expect the unexpected.
As for Camila Cabello, we can only assume she’ll be keeping an eye on the action—probably while vibing to “Havana” in the background. After all, it’s all about repping those roots, whether it’s through music or a well-placed Instagram comment.
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