During a break between practices we caught up with Jimmy Butler—the forward who juggles the ball and metaphors with equal flair. The conversation began with a light joke about Golden State and suddenly turned into a mini-play: Butler kept handing out roles as though he were dishing passes around the perimeter.
“We’re Back on the Peak” — Jimmy’s View of the Upcoming Season
Question: Jimmy, how do you assess the team’s form heading into the season opener?
Butler: “I guarantee we’re entering this season on fire. Robin (he nods to himself) will quietly ‘pickpocket’ everyone while Batman (Steph Curry) takes center stage. We’re a team that rises, not falls.”
Draymond as the Batmobile — Strange, but It Works
Question: Why the Batmobile to describe Green?
Butler: “You see, Draymond isn’t just the engine of our defense. He gets us to the destination: he smothers shots, sets blocks, ignites the break, and—if necessary—does a somersault and shields us from the flames. That’s an armored vehicle for you!”
“Who Else Did We Sign? Uh…” — Roster Issues
Question: Can you name the other Warriors players?
Butler: (laughing): “Curry, Green… Hmm, Buddy Hield! After that—white noise. Honestly, my memory slips. But hey, we’re still dangerous—even if I don’t know everyone’s last name.”
Buddy Hield’s Mysterious Visit to China
Question: You mentioned Hield stopped by China. What was he doing there?
Butler: “No clue, but the fans there adore him. Maybe he just wanted to feel the southern sun. The main thing is they welcome him, and I’m always ‘in’ for a good three-pointer, wherever it comes from.”
