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Jimmy Butler is watching the Super Bowl with his huge collection of Demaryius Thomas jerseys

By  Rob Ogden
   
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We knew Jimmy Butler and Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas were friends, but this is borderline obsession.

Butler showed off his absurd collective of Thomas jerseys during the first half of Sunday’s Super Bowl:

A photo posted by Jimmy Butler (@jimmybutler) on Feb 7, 2016 at 4:32pm PST

How did he decide which jersey to wear?

Butler is supposed to be with teammates in Charlotte in preparation for tomorrow night’s game against the Hornets, but instead a left knee strain kept him in Chicago.

Notice Butler’s wrapped knee in the photo.

Thomas and Butler – who grew up under similar circumstances – have formed a close friendship in the past year – even attending each other’s games when possible.

Thomas has one catch for eight yards and Denver leads Carolina 13-7 at the half.

#broncosup #squadup #yeahigotmyjerseyon A photo posted by Jimmy Butler (@jimmybutler) on Jan 17, 2016 at 4:53pm PST

squad up A photo posted by Jimmy Butler (@jimmybutler) on Sep 17, 2015 at 9:00pm PDT since we going to the super bowl. might as well arrive in my jersey. A photo posted by Jimmy Butler (@jimmybutler) on Jan 25, 2016 at 2:15pm PST

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