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Kyle Koster

Steve Kerr Had Nothing But Positive Words for Jimmy Butler After Ugly Exit

Steve Kerr reflects on the Warriors's exit. | NBA

The Golden State Warriors were unable to mount much of a resistance against the Minnesota Timberwolves as they lost their fourth straight on Wednesday night, ending their season. Once Stephen Curry went down with a hamstring injury, they stood little chance—especially as Anthony Edwards remembered he's one of the best players in basketball. Jimmy Butler, tasked with being a No. 1 after the team brought him in to be a No. 2, once again struggled in the defeat. In Games 4 and 5 combined Butler attempted all of 20 shots and was a team-worst -47 over 76 minutes.

Fans are having a field day roasting him for the duds but Golden State coach Steve Kerr was there to provide some much-needed perspective during his postgame commentary.

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