Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reiterated on Saturday that Jimmy Butler is simply someone who wants to make the right play. The 6x All-Star had been dominant in a 104-96 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, but it could have been far easier had some of his teammates come along for the ride.
The Warriors shot just over 40% from the floor on the night and only 25.5% from 3-point range -- numbers that would have looked worse if not for the play of Gary Payton II. If Butler is going to play facilitator more than flat-out scorer, particularly with Stephen Curry on the sidelines, then the front office still needs to grant him with a more appropriate roster than what's currently constructed.