Since acquiring Jimmy Butler in the 2025 NBA trade, the Golden State Warriors have transformed into a completely new team. After struggling through much of the 2024-25 NBA season, Head Coach Steve Kerr has fully embraced a small-ball strategy—and Butler is all for it.
In fact, in a recent interview with The Athletic, Butler praised the Warriors’ lineup adjustments, emphasizing the team’s grit and chemistry. He said, “I like it. I do. You’ve just got some feisty individuals out there that’s fighting, scrapping on both sides of the ball, sharing the ball, scoring, getting stops. Small or not, we’re getting it done.”
Butler embraces the mantra, ‘If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it,’ and his support for the Warriors’ small-ball approach reflects that mindset.
For those unfamiliar, a small-ball strategy involves using a lineup of shorter, faster, and more versatile players, often replacing traditional big men with quicker, more skilled athletes. This approach emphasizes speed, floor spacing, and perimeter shooting over size and interior defense—qualities that align perfectly with Kerr’s new-look warriors.
Jimmy Butler makes Warriors history!
Jimmy Butler has wasted no time making his mark on the Golden State Warriors. After an impressive 25-point, 4-assist debut in a 132-111 win over the Chicago Bulls, he continued to deliver. In five games with the team, the Warriors have gone 4-1, climbing to 9th place in the Western Conference.
Furthermore, in their latest game against the Sacramento Kings, Butler dropped 17 points, 3 rebounds, and 7 assists in the game and became the fastest player in franchise history to record 100+ points, 25+ rebounds, and 25+ assists.
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Moreover, the former Heat star is currently averaging 20.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game, and his all-around impact is driving the Warriors as they fight to climb back into playoff contention. However, the team still has plenty of ground to cover.
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