Gabriel Medina, already “wildly close” with Neymar Jr reveals NBA superstar Jimmy Butler to be latest BFF, “I’ve been talking to Jimmy a lot…he always sends me messages”

The most exciting three-way friendship in sport, Medina, Neymar, Butler!

It is impossible for the occupants of that cluster of black-hearted Anglo countries, Australia, the UK, Canada, New Zealand and the USA, to appreciate the phenomenal star power of Brazil’s Gabriel Medina. 

The almost-thirty year old triple world champ is adored, feted, courted and loved by its biggest names. 

Medina traded video messages with Brazil’s right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro until his glorious presidency came to a close last year, enjoys the company, or did, of the poon-shaking singer Anitta, famous for her tight miniskirts, sequinned silver halters and precarious heels, was briefly married to the much older Sports Illustrated model Yasmin Brunet and is “wildly close” to soccer superstar Neymar Jr. 

In one of the lovelier rumours to circle world sports a couple of years back, Brazilian news outlets speculated that the relationship between Medina and Neymar Jr had blossomed into something more substantial, although this was never proved.

Now, the boy with the haunted aristocratic face so often radiant with visceral passion as he wins heat after heat under the watchful eye of super coach Andy King, has revealed a budding friendship with the NBA superstar Jimmy Butler. 

The wildly handsome thirty-three-year-old Butler is celebrated for his relentless work ethic and perseverance with a throughly deserved reputation for tenacious defence and clutch performances. He faced numerous challenges growing up, including being homeless at a young age, but his dedication, determination, and commitment to improving his skills took him to the very top of the basketball tree. Very nice etc.

According to a Brazilian online sports outlet, Neymar Jr and Butler, who were vacationing together in Brazil, planned to swing by the Rio Pro to see their boy Medina in action.

“I’ve been talking to Jimmy a lot. I was supposed to watch the NBA Finals, but I was in El Salvador so it didn’t work out,” said Medina. “(Jimmy) said he would come to Brazil. We always talk. He has watched some of my heats and he always sends me a message. He’s in Rio, he loves Brazil.”

Sadly, 

“Even with Gabriel Medina’s invitation, it looks like Jimmy Butler won’t be in Saquarema to watch his friend at the Rio Pro. Butler posted a farewell message to Brazil on his social networks and thanked all the affection and hospitality

‘I’m leaving. Brazil, thank you so much for your love and hospitality with me and my friends. Rio, São Paulo, back to Rio. Of course, with GOAT Neymar. I’ll be back! Will definitely be back. And never forget: I was born in Santos!’”