Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr was recently asked about Jimmy Butler and the impact that his presence has on Stephen Curry and the rest of the Warriors squad. As fans should be aware by now, Butler was traded from the Miami Heat to the Golden State Warriors before the NBA trade deadline.
By adding him to their roster, the Warriors are hoping to turn their season around and establish themselves as postseason contenders. While Steph and Jimmy likely need more time on the court together as teammates, Steve Kerr has already made it clear that Butler has been very useful to Steph Curry and the team.
Steve Kerr Credits Jimmy Butler for the Golden State Warriors Improved Offense
Before he left the Miami Heat, Butler carried the franchise to the NBA Finals twice. His internal issues with the team and contract negotiations made it appear as if Jimmy would be a problem for any team to take on. However, the Warriors’ decision to acquire him already appears to be beneficial.
Although GSW needs to win more games, their offense has increased significantly with Jimmy Butler on the court. After all, the Warriors have scored more than 125 points for 3 games in a row. Steve Kerr was asked about the impact of his newest star and went into detail on the subject.
“He passes…He creates shots with his passing, with his penetration, with his brilliant footwork, fundamental play…Never turns it over. He’s got claws for hands and then he just gets the ball out of traffic and we end up with wide-open looks…”
Steve Kerr on the Warriors scoring 125+ points in three games with Jimmy Butler in the lineup — despite Steph Curry getting constantly doubled:
“He just connects the game for the rest of the guys and we’re getting much better looks because of Jimmy’s presence.” pic.twitter.com/O3T4g3R27j
— KNBR (@KNBR) February 22, 2025
Kerr continued, “He just connects the game for the rest of the guys and we’re getting much better looks because of Jimmy’s presence.”
Having someone with the mentality and skillset of Jimmy Butler alongside Steph Curry certainly improves the chances of the Golden State Warriors making an impact in the playoffs. Jimmy’s willingness to make plays for the team added to the opposition’s focus on guarding Steph can greatly develop the Warriors’ offense.
In any case, the Warriors currently hold a record of 29 wins and 27 losses. They need to improve their record quite drastically in order to confirm a spot in the playoffs. While many may have assumed that was impossible before Jimmy Butler joined the squad, the team is now on a 2 game winning streak and has created momentum for itself.
Jimmy has already established a reputation for himself as an elite postseason player who feels no pressure to take big shots. He is also skilled enough to facilitate the offense for the team and get his squad involved. Fans are left wondering what this new Warriors lineup can accomplish this season.
