If there's one thing we learned from Jimmy Butler's first few months with the Golden State Warriors, it's that the veteran forward needs perimeter shooting around him to take advantage of the pressure he puts on opposing defenses in the paint.
It's why Steve Kerr has often spoke about the difficult fit between the 6x All-Star, Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga, and why Al Horford could be such a big addition for the Warriors and specifically a long-time rival in Butler.
Al Horford could be a perfect teammate for Jimmy Butler
The elongated and complicated nature of Jonathan Kuminga's free agency has prevented the Warriors from making any signings over the last three weeks, but NBA insider Marc Stein reiterated on Sunday night he believes both Horford and De'Anthony Melton will eventually land in the Bay.