The Golden State Warriors' trade for Jimmy Butler has been a resounding success over the first month and a half since the Warriors acquired Butler from the Miami Heat. The Warriors knew they needed to make a move in order to truly contend for their fifth championship under coach Steve Kerr, and Butler has provided exactly that.
Even though Butler has powered the Warriors to a 16-3 record since his arrival and helped Golden State move up to No. 6 in the Western Conference standings, Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry was initially hesitant about the team's idea to trade for Butler. According to The Athletic's Anthony Slater, Curry was reluctant about adding Butler because he is protective of what he and the team have built and he naturally is not one to take risks.
