Golden State Warriors fans haven’t yet seen the version of Jimmy Butler who nearly led the Miami Heat to a title in 2023. Instead, Butler has been playing a well-rounded team-first brand of basketball. With Stephen Curry sidelined by a hamstring strain, the Warriors may need Butler to up his production if the franchise wants to book a spot in the Western Conference Finals.
After Golden State's 93-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on May 8, Butler noted that if the time comes for him to take over and put his team on his back, he's still capable of doing so.