Jimmy Butler bailed out the Golden State Warriors during the 2024-25 NBA season.
Last season, superstar Jimmy Butler made the headline following a highly publicized fallout with the Miami Heat. result? Butler demanded trade because of the heat.
After weeks of drama, including multiple fines and suspensions, Butler was eventually granted his request to begin a new chapter in his career.
Butler was traded for the Golden State Warriors as part of a massive five-team deal.
On February 6th, 2025, Butler was traded for the Warriors. At the time, Dub was struggling with loaded Western Conferences.
After all, the Warriors had an overwhelming 25-26 record before trading with Jimmy, and were on the verge of missing out on the play-in tournament.
According to data provided by Sofa Score, Butler’s arrival changed the warrior. In the 30 games he played during the regular season, Dub finished with a 23-7 record and ran sensationally.
Butler averaged 17.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game during that 30-game stretch, easing 47.6% off the field.
Thanks to a run in the second half of the season, the Dub was able to win the seventh species in the West. They confirmed their postseason status after a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Despite the low seeds, the Warriors outperformed the Houston Rockets in the opening round. However, the Warriors’ journey ended with the meeting semi-final vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves.
So how did Butler get carried away in his first playoff run with the Warriors? Well, he averaged 19.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game.
While Butler’s numbers increased, his efficiency hit when he shot 44.7% off the field. The Warriors went 4-7 in 11 games they played during the postseason.