Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Reacts to Jimmy Butler, Warriors Trade

After what felt like an eternity, it looks like Jimmy Butler finally got the escape from Miami that he was so desperately looking for.

It seemed like the Warriors didn't have a shot at Butler after reports claimed that he wouldn't re-sign with the franchise. However, all of that news went completely out the window when Shams Charania of ESPN reported that not only did Butler get traded to the Warriors, he signed a two-year, $121 contract extension.

New Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler has agreed to a new two-year, $121 million extension with the franchise through 2026-27, sources tell me and @WindhorstESPN. Butler is declining his 2025-26 player option for this new $121M deal.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 6, 2025

The trade sparked immediate reactions from not only NBA fans but NBA legends, including Magic Johnson.

Via @MagicJohnson: "Jimmy Butler going to the Golden State Warriors is an awesome trade for the Warriors and Miami Heat for different reasons. With the addition of Jimmy Butler Golden State becomes a more explosive team and Steph gets a running mate that give the Warriors scoring, defense and toughness. The best thing about Butler is that he always takes his game to another level in the Playoffs."

Jimmy Butler going to the Golden State Warriors is an awesome trade for the Warriors and Miami Heat for different reasons. With the addition of Jimmy Butler Golden State becomes a more explosive team and Steph gets a running mate that give the Warriors scoring, defense and…
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 6, 2025

It's tough to say fully just how much better the Warriors become with the trade. Giving up Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson, and Lindy Waters III is quite the amount of depth for Golden State to give up. However, they'll definitely be better come playoff time as Butler always rises up to the occasion.

From the Heat’s standpoint; Wiggins, Schroder and Anderson are a perfect fit for Coach Spoelstra’s coaching philosophy - great defenders, unselfish and high basketball IQ
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) February 6, 2025

The problem right now, though, is that the Golden State Warriors don't have a record good enough to be guaranteed a playoff spot.

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