Golden State Warriors’ new star Jimmy Butler seemed to have fully settled in with the team in the Bay Area, as he continued to put out one impressive play after another. Now, even Warriors head coach Steev Kerr has acknowledged his dominance on the court, particularly the legendary “Playoff Jimmy.”
In a post-game interview following their victory over the Detroit Pistons, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr praised Jimmy Butler for how he has proved to be an essential teammate on the court, particularly in clutch moments.
“This is part of the Jimmy dynamic,” Kerr said. “He is built for these kinds of games. He’ll get us a shot, he’ll get to the line, and he’ll take big shots. Playoff Jimmy is a real thing, and in some ways that felt like a playoff game with the physicality. It was kind of a Rocky fight, frankly. Guys like Jimmy really thrive in these type of games.”
With these things said, an anonymous NBA scout told ESPN that at this point, the Warriors have become a team no one would want to face in the playoffs.
“No one will want to play them in the playoffs,” the scout said. “Jimmy with fresh legs and motivation … honeymoon-phase Jimmy is a motherf****r…People way too quickly forgot what Jimmy Butler can do. He’s not a franchise player in that he doesn’t do it in the regular season, but when it comes to the playoffs, he’s a franchise player. He’s a superstar when you need to be winning.”
Jimmy Butler Hands Warriors Impressive Clutch Plays
The Golden State Warriors edged out the Detroit Pistons with a 115-110 victory in a thrilling home game at the Chase Center. Jimmy Butler played a crucial role in the win, contributing 26 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. Butler’s performance was particularly impressive in the fourth quarter, where he made key plays that helped secure the victory for the Warriors.
The game also included a go-ahead three-pointer by Draymond Green with 35 seconds left, which helped seal the victory for the Warriors. Steph Curry also had a standout performance and surpassed 25,000 career points contributing 32 points to the win.
Since joining the Golden State Warriors, Jimmy Butler has made a significant impact on the court, averaging 17.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game. His defensive prowess is evident with 5.3 steals per game, while his shooting efficiency is highlighted by a field goal percentage of 46% and a free throw percentage of 20%.
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