The Golden State Warriors faced a disappointing 124-115 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. With Stephen Curry sidelined due to a pelvic contusion, the team struggled to find their rhythm. Jimmy Butler, who has been a strong presence for the Warriors since joining in February, tried to fill the void but ultimately couldn’t carry the team to victory. The loss dropped Golden State’s record to 16-4 since Butler’s arrival.
Following the loss, Warriors beat writer Sam Gordon reported that Butler didn’t hold back in his postgame comments. He called out the team’s lackluster energy throughout most of the game.
“Golden State’s effort level was ‘non-existent until it was too late.’ We started to fly around at the end of the game. Like I’ve said time and time again, when you don’t got 30 and you dig yourself a hole like that, it gets very, very, very hard to come back,” Butler said.
Jimmy Butler said Golden State’s effort level was “non-existent until it was too late. We started to fly around at the end of the game. … Like I’ve said time and time again, when you don’t got 30 and you dig yourself a hole like that, it gets very, very, very hard to come back.”
— Sam Gordon (@BySamGordon) March 23, 2025
Despite his criticism, Butler delivered a solid individual performance, finishing with 25 points, 8 assists, and 4 rebounds in 38 minutes. However, his shooting struggled from deep, as he made only 1 of his 7 three-point attempts.
Jimmy Butler Not Concerned About Return To Miami
Up next, the Warriors are set to face Jimmy Butler’s former team, Miami Heat When asked about how he expects Heat fans to react to his return, Butler made it clear that he isn’t concerned.
“Not really, don’t make no difference. I’m a member of the Golden State Warriors. I love that fan base. They showed me a lot of love while I was there. But I’m there to win now. I’m on the opposing team,” Butler said.
Butler joined Golden State in February after requesting a trade from Miami that also came after three separate suspensions earlier in the season. However, since arriving in the Bay Area, he has left the drama behind and embraced his role with the Warriors. He has been a key contributor, averaging 17.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game.
