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Derrick Rose, Jimmy Butler take in Dodgers-Cubs together

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Just because they couldn't remain teammates, it doesn't mean they can't remain friends.

New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose reunited with his former Chicago Bulls backcourt mate Jimmy Butler on Saturday at Dodger Stadium, where they - along with Derrick Rose, Jr. - took in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

three cats at a cubs and dodgers game.

A photo posted by Jimmy Butler (@jimmybutler) on

Now an Olympic gold medalist, Butler said he knew before the former MVP was traded that one of them was going to be shipped off, and maintained he has "so much respect" for his teammate of the past five seasons.

Related: Butler says goodbye to Rose with touching Instagram post

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