{"id":32387,"date":"2025-02-10T08:02:27","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T08:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=32387"},"modified":"2025-02-10T08:02:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T08:02:27","slug":"report-jimmy-butler-honored-late-father-with-subtle-jersey-change-for-warriors-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=32387","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Jimmy Butler Honored Late Father With Subtle Jersey Change for Warriors Debut"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Butler’s father passed away a year ago on February 8.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Jimmy Butler looked the part in his new threads as he poured in 25 points in his debut with the Golden State Warriors, quickly displaying solid chemistry with his new teammate Stephen Curry, while helping to lead Golden State to a 132-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.<\/p>\n

But, aside from the fact that he changed uniforms, Butler also looked<\/em> different on Saturday night. Instead of the usual “Butler” on his jersey nameplate, the newest member of the Warriors decided to wear “Butler III” on the back of his uniform on Saturday night.<\/p>\n

After the Warriors’ win, Butler explained that he did so to honor his father, Jimmy Butler Sr., who passed away one year ago on February 8 due to a terminal illness.<\/p>\n

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Jimmy Butler repped \u201cButler III\u201d on the back of his jersey in his Warriors debut.<\/p>\n

His father, Jimmy Butler Jr., passed away last year. pic.twitter.com\/JcX88OiAPv<\/a><\/p>\n

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 9, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n