10:44 AM PT -- The young fan's incredible experience just got even better -- Felipe, Zoe and their family just met Jimmy Butler in person!!
The fan returned to Miami-Dade Arena on Wednesday ... and spent some quality time with #22 -- posing for pictures, exchanging gifts and checking out the facility.
Crawford posted images of the interaction ... saying, "It’s so much more to the game than wins/ loses.. @jimmybutler is such a stand up guy. This is what it’s all about!