The Golden State Warriors don’t want to be without Stephen Curry, but there is a very good chance he will miss at least a few games in their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
But that doesn’t mean the team won’t be in good hands.
According to Draymond Green, this will be Jimmy Butler’s time to shine.
Speaking with ESPN, Green talked about what Butler is capable of and how he can help carry the team without Curry.
“We know what Jimmy’s capable of,” Green said. “Jimmy’s capable of carrying a team. He carried a team to the Finals twice. So we won’t panic. We will figure out what that means. We have the best coaching staff in the NBA. We know they’ll put us in a good spot and let us know what our offense looks like without Steph if we have to go on without him. We got full confidence in the guys that are on this team that we can make plays, can make shots.”
This may be the moment that Butler was made for.
He has the nickname “Playoff Jimmy” for a reason, and he could prove what he is capable of in the days ahead.
He used to lead the Miami Heat and was considered a great floor general, someone who could score, make plays, and guide his team.
When he came to the Warriors, people wondered how he’d work alongside Curry, perhaps the most talented point guard of all time.
The Warriors have been Curry’s team for years, so Butler was immediately designated second-in-command.
But a moment like this will allow Butler to show his own style of leadership.
It’s a huge responsibility, especially at this point in the season, but Butler has been in situations like this before.
If Butler is able to step up and push his team forward without Curry, he will earn a special place in team history and the hearts of all fans.
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