Jimmy Butler has been absolutely brilliant since the Golden State Warriors traded for him.
When he, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are all on the court together, the Warriors are 22-4.
Butler had another huge game Friday night, going for 24 points, seven assists, five rebounds and making all 11 of his free throws.
But Butler also had one moment in the win over the Trail Blazers that had social media comparing him to Ben Simmons, and not in a good way.
During the former No. 1 overall pick's falling out in Philadelphia, he started passing up easy shots.
Watch what Butler did on Friday:
He do this in the playoffs I will break my tv pic.twitter.com/UO7ETGBnrK
— Niko (@nikotaughtyou) April 12, 2025
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That is a wide open layup or dunk, sir.
He wasn't even kicking out to Curry, which would at least feel a little more excusable.
The Warriors do make a habit of whipping the ball around the court, and Butler has clearly bought in on the passing.
But like the poster says, it'd probably be wise to take those two points in the playoffs.
Because otherwise, Butler has been exactly what the Warriors needed.
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