Warriors Have Been Dominating Since Trading For Jimmy Butler

This season’s NBA trade deadline was arguably the craziest in league history, and the Golden State Warriors played a part in it as they swung a blockbuster deal to acquire Jimmy Butler.

Butler and the Miami Heat had been at odds with each other all season, and the Warriors finally ended that saga by agreeing to trade Andrew Wiggins and other pieces for the star forward.

Golden State reportedly was one of the most aggressive teams at the deadline as it was going nowhere with its group.

Stephen Curry and Draymond Green can still run with the best teams, but adding Butler now gives the Warriors a legitimate Big 3 and someone who can take the load off the longtime pair.

Since Butler’s come on board, Golden State has roared back up the standings and is playing its best basketball of the season.

“The Warriors since acquiring Jimmy: 7-1 record, 122.0 PPG (6th), 31.5 APG (1st), 11.6 SPG (2nd), 106.3 DefRtg (1st), 106.0 Opp PPG (3rd). Before acquiring Jimmy: 25-26 record, 111.5 PPG (20th), 28.6 APG (9th), 8.6 SPG (9th), 112.2 DefRtg (10th)  111.9 Opp PPG (10th),” the NBA wrote on X.

Although Butler looked checked out in Miami, he’s clearly proven to be more than capable of helping Golden State win games.

The versatile forward is able to man the offense while playing strong defense on the other end.

He’s given head coach Steve Kerr another weapon to use on both ends of the floor, and the Warriors now look like a legitimate playoff threat.

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