Butler was booed in his first match in Minnesota since he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers last November.
The four-time NBA All-Star had the last laugh after the 76ers won 118-109, Butler claiming 13 rebounds, producing five assists and scoring 12 points.
Butler took the hostile reception in his stride and stated: “I don’t care about being loved all the time. It’s no fun that way.”
He added when asked about the boos: “It wasn’t too bad.”
Philadelphia coach Brett Brown had no concerns that Butler would be affected by the abuse that would come his way.
Brown said prior to the game: “He thrives under blankets of controversy. I greatly respect it, and I think when you look at the high-level competitors, it is part of their DNA.
“It is certainly part of his DNA.”
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