After a Warriors game in Brooklyn, Jimmy Butler informed coach Steve Kerr that he would not travel with the team back to San Francisco, opting instead to fly to Miami to be with his children. Although he has had similar arrangements in the past, this instance highlights his desire to enjoy time with family while settling into the new city. Butler’s professional success allows him the flexibility to make such decisions without it being a point of contention, which Kerr acknowledges by promoting a supportive team culture.
I pulled Steve aside and said, Steve, I'm finna fly home and grab my kids,' Butler recalled.
That's why he zipped out of the arena right after the Brooklyn game.
Butler makes it clear: This wasn't a request; it was a courtesy alert.
But in their first one-on-one, the Warriors' coach laid out his two non-negotiables: Show up on time and compete to win as part of the group.
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