Jimmy Butler's season ended after the Golden State Warriors' playoff elimination by the Minnesota Timberwolves, concluding a turbulent year that began with his trade from Miami. The Warriors fell to the Timberwolves 4-1 in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Butler noted the potential of the young talent in Golden State while indicating that staying healthy and building team chemistry were crucial for future success. He averaged 20.3 points during the playoffs, especially after the injury of Stephen Curry, though the team ultimately needed more from him in key moments.
Butler said following Wednesday's season-ending loss when asked about his time with the Warriors following the midseason trade to Golden State. "A bunch of great guys that work incredibly hard, young talent that's going to be incredibly successful in this league."
The reality is the Warriors needed more from Butler after losing future Hall of Famer Stephen Curry to a strained hamstring in Game 1 of the series.
Butler averaged 20.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, five assists and one steal per game while shooting 45.8% from the field in Curry's absence.
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