If history is a sign of things to come, then the Golden State Warriors must prepare to play at least 20 regular-season games without Jimmy Butler. It's an admittedly harsh statement to make, but it's a view that's based solely in statistical history rather than emotion.
In the event that Butler's annual tradition of missing 20-plus regular season games returns in 2025-26, then the Warriors would have a hard time justifying undervaluing Jonathan Kuminga.
Butler is a phenomenal player who deserves his accolades, if not more than what he's received up to this point in time.