Cheez-It Original: Jimmy Butler Limited-Edition has been announced by the cracker brand as a new product created in partnership with NBA player Jimmy Butler to offer fans a way to commemorate his prowess on the court.
The product partnership consists of the signature Cheez-It Original crackers in a limited-edition box that features Butler himself front and center. The brand will also be retailing the Jimmy's Staring Lineup that comes with the collector's cracker box alongside Butler's own BIGFACE Coffee Doublestar coffee blend from his coffee and lifestyle brand.
Cheez-It Original: Jimmy Butler Limited-Edition will roll out in February 2026 and be on offer through April 2026, and are launching with a national sweepstakes that will give fans the chance to win at pair of courtside game tickets.
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