Fans hail Heat star Butler after he refuses to hold Eastern Conference trophy after beating Boston

After losing three games in a row to the Celtics, the Heat did the previously unthinkable on Monday night as they became just the second No. 8 seed ever to earn a trip to the NBA Finals.

And despite a commanding 103-84 road win that gave Miami the Eastern Conference crown, Jimmy Butler was evidently in no mood to celebrate, refusing to take the trophy from teammate Bam Adebayo during the postgame coronation.

Butler even appeared to offer a prediction for the next series in the moment, telling the center that he'd 'hold the next one.'

And fans were quick to commend the ever-focused Butler for his demeanor after the Game 7 win, as the 33-year-old seeks his first championship.