His 25 points were Butler’s most in a debut for a new team as well as the most in a first game by a Warrior since Kevin Durant in 2016. But it was the aura Butler brought to the Warriors that might have stood out the most, according to Kerr. “I’m most impressed with his passing,” Kerr said. “His passing changes everything. … The skill, the strength, the ability to get to the free throw line. “And in the end, it goes beyond that. Just his presence out there. He’s a lion. He’s a force.”
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
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Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
New Warriors plus/minus podcast from Chicago: The Jimmy Butler era begins.
With @ThompsonScribe and @TimKawakami podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/war… – 2:20 AM
New Warriors plus/minus podcast from Chicago: The Jimmy Butler era begins.
With @ThompsonScribe and @TimKawakami podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/war… – 2:20 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steve Kerr on Jimmy Butler presence: “That’s the key to me. It’s the swagger he gives us. He gives confidence to the rest of the group, including Steph and Draymond…This is the whole point of the deal, to inject that confidence and presence Jimmy brings.” pic.x.com/mojWx3n4bf – 1:58 AM
Steve Kerr on Jimmy Butler presence: “That’s the key to me. It’s the swagger he gives us. He gives confidence to the rest of the group, including Steph and Draymond…This is the whole point of the deal, to inject that confidence and presence Jimmy brings.” pic.x.com/mojWx3n4bf – 1:58 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Jimmy Butler went to Butler III on the back of his jersey as a way of honoring his father, who passed a year ago today pic.x.com/iJ7P79XYLP – 12:00 AM
Jimmy Butler went to Butler III on the back of his jersey as a way of honoring his father, who passed a year ago today pic.x.com/iJ7P79XYLP – 12:00 AM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Steph steals the Jimmy Butler Show on Saturday, but Butler was pretty damn good himself without even a practice with his new team. Jimmy talks, you all read it…
Read it…
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/02/… – 11:50 PM
Steph steals the Jimmy Butler Show on Saturday, but Butler was pretty damn good himself without even a practice with his new team. Jimmy talks, you all read it…
Read it…
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/02/… – 11:50 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
“I knew I was going somewhere, whether they were sending me to Flamengo down in Brazil, I knew I was going somewhere. But I’m glad it was here. I am grateful to be playing basketball for a top organization like this one.” Jimmy Butler when asked about the final days in Miami. – 11:44 PM
“I knew I was going somewhere, whether they were sending me to Flamengo down in Brazil, I knew I was going somewhere. But I’m glad it was here. I am grateful to be playing basketball for a top organization like this one.” Jimmy Butler when asked about the final days in Miami. – 11:44 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steve Kerr on Jimmy Butler
“Pretty fun having Jimmy on our team.”
“I’m most impressed with his passing.”
“He’s a Lion.” pic.x.com/XZOHz8bSxu – 10:54 PM
Steve Kerr on Jimmy Butler
“Pretty fun having Jimmy on our team.”
“I’m most impressed with his passing.”
“He’s a Lion.” pic.x.com/XZOHz8bSxu – 10:54 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Steve Kerr was impressed with Jimmy Butler’s driving, passing and of course his ability to draw fouls with strength. But he also added that Butler just has a huge presence. “He’s a lion.” – 10:54 PM
Steve Kerr was impressed with Jimmy Butler’s driving, passing and of course his ability to draw fouls with strength. But he also added that Butler just has a huge presence. “He’s a lion.” – 10:54 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jimmy Butler III in his Warriors’ debut:
25 PTS
2 REB
4 AST
+16
71 TS%
Comfortable Warriors W. pic.x.com/uikavNHfmB – 10:39 PM
Jimmy Butler III in his Warriors’ debut:
25 PTS
2 REB
4 AST
+16
71 TS%
Comfortable Warriors W. pic.x.com/uikavNHfmB – 10:39 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Jimmy Butler finishes his Warriors debut with 25 points on 7-of-12 shooting from the field 11-of-13 shooting from the foul line, two rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 29 minutes.
He was a plus 16 in the Warriors’ win over the Bulls in Chicago tonight. – 10:35 PM
Jimmy Butler finishes his Warriors debut with 25 points on 7-of-12 shooting from the field 11-of-13 shooting from the foul line, two rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 29 minutes.
He was a plus 16 in the Warriors’ win over the Bulls in Chicago tonight. – 10:35 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Jimmy Butler excellent in his debut: 25 points. Drove them home to start the fourth quarter, went 11-of-13 on FTs. Second most free throw attempts ever in a Warriors debut behind only Wilt Chamberlain (15). Steph Curry scored 24 of his 34 in third. Warriors win in Chicago. – 10:34 PM
Jimmy Butler excellent in his debut: 25 points. Drove them home to start the fourth quarter, went 11-of-13 on FTs. Second most free throw attempts ever in a Warriors debut behind only Wilt Chamberlain (15). Steph Curry scored 24 of his 34 in third. Warriors win in Chicago. – 10:34 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors just went on a 56-15 second half run to completely flip this game in Chicago. From down 24 to up 17. Included a Steph Curry flurry to close the third and a whole lot of Jimmy Butler to open the fourth. – 10:23 PM
Warriors just went on a 56-15 second half run to completely flip this game in Chicago. From down 24 to up 17. Included a Steph Curry flurry to close the third and a whole lot of Jimmy Butler to open the fourth. – 10:23 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Jimmy Butler up to 25 … looks like a lot of joy in his game once again! – 10:19 PM
Jimmy Butler up to 25 … looks like a lot of joy in his game once again! – 10:19 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
The Warriors give up 69 first half points to the Bulls. Included an 18-0 run and a 38-21 second quarter. Jimmy Butler was solid, the Warriors weren’t in his debut half. Wouldn’t be surprised to see Kerr go Draymond at center to open second half. – 9:16 PM
The Warriors give up 69 first half points to the Bulls. Included an 18-0 run and a 38-21 second quarter. Jimmy Butler was solid, the Warriors weren’t in his debut half. Wouldn’t be surprised to see Kerr go Draymond at center to open second half. – 9:16 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jimmy Butler will wear No. 10 with the Warriors pic.x.com/EG7MWaYNaU – 6:50 PM
Jimmy Butler will wear No. 10 with the Warriors pic.x.com/EG7MWaYNaU – 6:50 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
No minutes restriction for Jimmy Butler tonight. Steve Kerr said he will limit some of the sets the Warriors run, but doesn’t sound concerned. “He reminds me a lot of Andre Iguodala, the way he thinks the game…We need that.” – 6:34 PM
No minutes restriction for Jimmy Butler tonight. Steve Kerr said he will limit some of the sets the Warriors run, but doesn’t sound concerned. “He reminds me a lot of Andre Iguodala, the way he thinks the game…We need that.” – 6:34 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Trade is officially official. All physicals for players in the Jimmy Butler deal are now done.
Butler is expected to make his Warriors debut tonight.
Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell and Kyle Anderson are expected to take part in their first Heat practice tomorrow. – 5:33 PM
Trade is officially official. All physicals for players in the Jimmy Butler deal are now done.
Butler is expected to make his Warriors debut tonight.
Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell and Kyle Anderson are expected to take part in their first Heat practice tomorrow. – 5:33 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Jimmy Butler couldn’t participate in the Warriors’ shootaround this morning in Chicago. Team still waiting on all the other players in deal to officially pass physicals. Expectation remains that’ll happen in next few hours and he can play tonight, per Warriors. – 12:57 PM
Jimmy Butler couldn’t participate in the Warriors’ shootaround this morning in Chicago. Team still waiting on all the other players in deal to officially pass physicals. Expectation remains that’ll happen in next few hours and he can play tonight, per Warriors. – 12:57 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steve Kerr believes Jimmy Butler will “settle” the Warriors down in clutch moments. Called the collapse in Utah last night a good example: “Ten-point lead with three minutes left, I’m confident we close out that game with Jimmy.” – 1:02 AM
Steve Kerr believes Jimmy Butler will “settle” the Warriors down in clutch moments. Called the collapse in Utah last night a good example: “Ten-point lead with three minutes left, I’m confident we close out that game with Jimmy.” – 1:02 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
JJ Redick and Steve Kerr will meet with members of Palisades Charter High School at Lakers-Warriors game pic.x.com/WvNtpADSkL – 9:30 PM
JJ Redick and Steve Kerr will meet with members of Palisades Charter High School at Lakers-Warriors game pic.x.com/WvNtpADSkL – 9:30 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
I asked Steve Kerr what odds he’d give the Warriors in a playoff series with Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green: pic.x.com/G7dsKJCn9B – 8:54 PM
I asked Steve Kerr what odds he’d give the Warriors in a playoff series with Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green: pic.x.com/G7dsKJCn9B – 8:54 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steve Kerr: “I don’t know Jimmy. Never actually spoken with him. I know from watching him that he’s a big time player, pressure player, postseason player. So that would fit well.” pic.x.com/LPGyqoWXa8 – 8:43 PM
Steve Kerr: “I don’t know Jimmy. Never actually spoken with him. I know from watching him that he’s a big time player, pressure player, postseason player. So that would fit well.” pic.x.com/LPGyqoWXa8 – 8:43 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steve Kerr on Jimmy Butler: “He’ll for sure play the non-Steph minutes, run our offense through him.” pic.x.com/F6KneAyItP – 8:38 PM
Steve Kerr on Jimmy Butler: “He’ll for sure play the non-Steph minutes, run our offense through him.” pic.x.com/F6KneAyItP – 8:38 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Steve Kerr on Jimmy Butler: “I’m excited to get Jimmy. He’s an elite talent. I haven’t met him yet, excited to say hello.” – 8:32 PM
Steve Kerr on Jimmy Butler: “I’m excited to get Jimmy. He’s an elite talent. I haven’t met him yet, excited to say hello.” – 8:32 PM
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“[Curry] does do that,” Bulls coach Billy Donovan said. ‘‘Once we trapped him, he still got it back. This is what they’ve done, they’re always a great third-quarter team and we talked about that. You’ve got to keep playing because they’re not stopping. They just turned it up, and we’ve got to be able to sustain it. It was an avalanche of everything. “You’ve got to be able to emotionally overcome that.” The Bulls couldn’t, and it was a one-two punch that led to the knockout as Butler finished them off with 10 points in the fourth quarter. “[Butler] was probably in the gym all day long getting ready,” Donovan said. “I’m not surprised with his competitiveness. That’s the one thing I’ve always heard about him is that he’s an incredible worker, and his competitiveness showed.” -via Chicago Sun-Times / February 9, 2025
And the name on the back of his jersey reads “Butler III,” an ode to his late father. Butler said his father died exactly one year ago. He said that — along with Saturday’s game being staged in Chicago, where he played his first six seasons with the Bulls and developed into a star — made it a fitting start to his Warriors career. “This is where I began my career,” Butler said. “My father passed a year ago today. Today’s [also] the birthday of one of my very, very, very good friends. “Life comes full circle, and it works in the craziest ways.” -via ESPN / February 9, 2025
Anthony Slater: Steph Curry on Jimmy Butler: “He’s like the exact opposite player of me. I took 16 3s and he shot one. He got to the free throw line a lot, dominated the paint. I dominate the perimeter. It has the potential to be really fun.” pic.x.com/cUzXtNfLzW -via Twitter @anthonyVslater / February 9, 2025