The NBA and sport in general is full of sliding doors moments, particularly when you're a star like Jimmy Butler who's found himself at multiple stops before arriving at the Golden State Warriors in February.
Golden State's acquisition of Butler last season required a number of things falling into place, including the threats of ex-Phoenix Suns coach Earl Watson all the way back in 2017 when the veteran forward was a member of the Chicago Bulls.
Earl Watson may have saved Jimmy Butler's path to the Warriors
In a recent interview with Bucks Plus Audio, Watson recalled how the Suns had a shock trade in place to acquire Butler by giving up none other than now All-Star guard Devin Booker who was only in his second season at the time.