The Golden State Warriors made a last-second heave that soared through the air before splashing through the net when they traded for Jimmy Butler. Most people thought he'd go to the Suns — his supposed preferred destination — but he ended up in San Francisco instead. He signed a two-year extension before he played in a game, so all was well.
The second half of the season went well, too. Butler's addition to the lineup turned Golden State from a pretender to a contender. The Warriors looked almost unstoppable with Butler. They played for their fate in the Play-In Tournament, with the new forward dropping 38 points to secure the No.