Steph Curry Reacts to Jimmy Butler's First Warriors Game

Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry reacts to new teammate Jimmy Butler's debut against the Chicago Bulls

Feb 8, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) defends Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler (10) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn Images

The Golden State Warriors headed into the trade deadline as desperate buyers, looking to add a star player alongside Steph Curry to help the team after their season went downhill following a 12-3 start. After putting together a package of Andrew Wiggins, their 2025 first-round pick, and other players, the Warriors acquired Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.

A fitting debut for Butler, the Warriors traveled to Chicago to face the Bulls, the franchise that drafted Butler and helped him develop into a star. The Warriors walked away with a convincing 132-111 win over the Bulls, and Curry was asked after the game what he thought of sharing the court with Butler.

Steph Curry on Jimmy Butler: “He’s like the exact opposite player of me. I took 16 3s and he shot one. He got to the free throw line a lot, dominated the paint. I dominate the perimeter. It has the potential to be really fun.” pic.twitter.com/cUzXtNfLzW
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"He’s like the exact opposite player of me," Curry said about Butler. "I took 16 threes and he shot one. He got to the free-throw line a lot, dominated the paint. I dominate the perimeter. It has the potential to be really fun."

Butler finished his debut with 25 points, 11 of those coming from the free-throw line, and also added four assists. It was Butler's first game of NBA action since January 21st and the first time scoring 20 or more points since December 16th.

A little razzle, a little dazzle and a whole lotta buckets@googlecloud || Player of the Game pic.twitter.com/S1RHXTBmDj
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 9, 2025

While the Bulls weren't much of a test in his first game with the team, Butler and the Warriors will play their final three games on the road before the All-Star break, all against playoff teams, with the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday.

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