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Watch: United Center crowd cheers on Butler during Team USA intros

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Jimmy Butler asked, and fans in the Windy City delivered.

The Chicago Bulls swingman - who drew the start for Team USA versus Venezuela - received a warm reception from the United Center crowd Friday night.

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The first-time Olympian addressed the supporters before tipoff.

The audience also cheered loudly for USA assistant coach Tom Thibodeau, who was the bench boss in Chicago from 2010-15.

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