immy Butler has checked all the boxes as he heads into the 2024-25 season. Despite two trips to the NBA Finals and a Hall of Fame-worthy career, he appears to be playing with a chip on his shoulder at 35 after the Miami Heat chose not to offer him an extension over the offseason. Butler deserves significant recognition for the attitude he has displayed thus far. He seems poised to earn himself an extension in Miami
At the same time, the chance of him being traded in the future is also quite plausible. If that were to happen, where might Butler end up? He has indicated that winning is his top priority at this stage of his career. Interestingly, the Golden State Warriors have been connected with Butler in recent months
In response to a question on Gil’s Arena about whether Butler would be a good fit for the Warriors and his potential impact, Rashad McCants proposed that Jonathan Kuminga would need to be included in the trade. He remarked, “Isn’t he just a young version of Jimmy Butler, Kuminga?
Gilbert Arenas remarked, “I don’t see Pat Riley pursuing anyone else on that team—I want him.” Kuminga had an impressive 2023-24 season and finally made the leap that many had anticipated. However, it seems he still has more potential to unlock in the future. He’s undoubtedly one of the most athletically gifted young players in the league right now, and at 22 years old, he aligns well with the Heat’s timeline.
Conversely, the Warriors must adopt a ‘win now’ mentality. With Steph Curry in the later stages of his career, he’s aiming to secure a fifth championship in the Bay Area.
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