Jimmy Butler has brought fresh life to the Golden State Warriors, who before the trade deadline were immensely struggling. Butler took no time to adapt and started to pile up points from the debut game itself. Since Butler's inclusion, the Warriors have played four games and won three out of them. Butler's immediate impact has attributed the signing as a success for the Golden State.
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Loss Against Mavericks Sticks Out Like a Sour Thumb for Jimmy Butler
Despite improving the prospects of the GSW, the one loss that he has suffered in the Golden Yellow has left him bothered. Warriors fell short by four points against the Mavericks on Wednesday and the result has made Butler "sick to his stomach."
“When you put a bunch of good basketball players together on the floor, they always figure out a way to win. We should be 4-0. I’m not going to lie to you. Sick to my stomach because of it since I got here. But we’re going to figure it out.”
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Jimmy Butler Possesses Elite Mentality
His mindset showcases the competitive spirit he possesses and hence the great stature was bound to come. He gives his best each time he steps onto the court, and it could be safely said that the switch of the franchise has brimmed a new spirit in him.
The trade saga with the Miami Heat was an ugly affair but it only showcased that Jimmy Butler does not give nonsense and speaks out his mind if he is not satisfied. There were active reports that suggested that Butler is pushing for a move to Phoenix Suns but as the destiny would have it, the Warriors roped him in in the final hours of the trade deadline. With him guaranteeing a 20-plus score every time, the result of his inclusion has come out to be positive till now. He will be expected to continue with the form especially because he got his massive two-year, $110 million contract extension from the franchise.