The new-look Golden State Warriors are building chemistry during the preseason.
With the Golden State Warriors making some notable additions, it’s no surprise that the players will use the preseason to improve their bonding.
Of course, the Dub Nation wants to see Al Horford play well during his debut season with the Warriors. But at the same time, fans expect their current stars to improve as well.
Speaking of which, sharpshooter Buddy Hield made an admission about Jimmy Butler that’ll make Warriors fans happy.
Photo by Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty ImagesBuddy Hield drops ‘silent killer’ praise on Jimmy Butler
Since becoming teammates, Hield and Butler have shared a terrific relationship. More often than not, the two Warriors stars have taken light-hearted jabs at each other.
However, this time around, Hield spoke to the media about Butler’s dominant performance in a recent practice session.
“Jimmy dominated practice today. It was great for him. He looked really good and professional today. It was great. Great energy,” Hield said, via NBC Sports Bay Area.
“I just think he took it up a notch today. He wasn’t chirping like the Jimmy we know of. He was a silent killer, and his work speaks for itself,” he added.
Butler is known for talking trash on the court, but ahead of Year 15 in the NBA, it seems like the Warriors star has opted in for a different approach.
It will be exciting to see this version of Butler, as it will back Steve Kerr’s statement about the Warriors’ reduction in reliance on Stephen Curry.
Jimmy Butler wants to win the 2026 NBA Championship for Stephen Curry and Draymond Green
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With Butler turning 36, it’s obvious that his championship window is shrinking with each season. Playing with the likes of Curry and Draymond Green is arguably his best chance at becoming an NBA champion.
While Jimmy wants to lift the Larry O’Brien trophy, his reason is certainly surprising.
“It would mean the world to me, but it would mean the world to me if they won. They’ve already solidified themselves in basketball fame, and in the league, we get that.
“But to separate themselves from other individuals – you get five, like, you’re there. You know? No doubting, you can’t question it,” Butler said on the Dubs Talk.
Now, that’s an impressive goal and likely a huge reason why Butler is so happy on the Warriors after burning his bridges with the Miami Heat last season.