Jimmy Butler’s midseason arrival changed everything for Golden State in 2024–25. Teetering on the edge of collapse when Stephen Curry sat, the Warriors found stability through Butler’s toughness, versatility, and presence. The run wasn’t perfect, but it was enough to drag the team back into relevance and keep the window open.
And this season, Butler looks ready to do even more. The pressure that weighed on Curry last year may finally start to lift, not just because of Butler’s growing role, but also because of a front office twist that links directly to Curry himself. The two storylines are impossible to separate and could define what the Golden State becomes in 2025–26.
The latest clue came straight from Butler. WarriorsTalk posted a video of JB, where he is calmly draining threes, with