As the Golden State Warriors shockingly acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat at the last trade deadline, his presence helped turn the team's season around, providing a supporting offensive role to superstar Stephen Curry and helping solidify the team's defense.
Yet, as Butler enters his second season with the Warriors, his role will only continue to grow as he takes on a variety of jobs across the roster for a team desperately looking to contend for a title.
When he left Miami, Butler clearly was looking to be valued as a vital piece of an organization, and, as his role becomes more and more important next season, this wish will easily be granted.