The Curry-Butler era begins.
The Jimmy Butler acquisition is official as of today.
In a message to Dub Nation via the Golden State Warriors’ official X account, Butler introduced himself to Warriors fans and made the bold move of guaranteeing a championship.
“Championship coming soon.”
Jimmy Butler’s bold message to Dub Nation
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) February 7, 2025
He faced media along with Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. As previously reported, Butler will be sporting jersey number 10:
Mike Dunleavy reminded Jimmy Butler he wore #10 as a Warriors rookie: “Get it in the rafters” pic.twitter.com/EaLgMY4cjU
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 7, 2025
For Butler — who was suspended a significant number of games by the Miami Heat for conduct detrimental — he stated that he was just happy to not be suspended any more games:
Jimmy Butler: “I’m very, very happy I’m not getting suspended any more.” pic.twitter.com/EqbFOcF0nH
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 7, 2025
As for how Butler would fit into the team, he simply said the words that could easily endear him to the team and the fans:
Jimmy Butler: “Pass the ball to Steph and get out the way.”
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 7, 2025
As for how Steve Kerr will incorporate Butler into lineups, Kerr stated that Butler will definitely play the role of secondary scorer and will stagger Butler’s minutes with Steph Curry. Butler will be the focal point of the Warriors’ offense in non-Curry minutes:
Kerr said Butler will “for sure” play the minutes Stephen Curry sits. Needs to figure out Golden State’s spacing, “the name of the game these days.” Hopeful he’ll play Saturday against the Chicago Bulls.
— Sam Gordon (@BySamGordon) February 7, 2025
Butler will sit out tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers, but he will make his Warriors debut against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday.