Butler's path from overlooked junior college player to Marquette star began with Buzz Williams seeing his potential.

The departure of Stephen Curry, owing to a hamstring injury, has already weakened the Golden State Warriors by a heavy proportion, and they could face another big setback in the form of Jimmy Butler.

Jimmy Butler's availability boosts the Golden State Warriors for Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, as they aim to extend their series lead. Golden State secured a Game 1 victory relying on defense and Buddy Hield's performance.

Jimmy Butler is a perfect example of just how extreme these dissolutions can become. Not only is he fresh off a contentious exit from the Miami Heat, but his Golden State Warriors are duking it out in the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team he openly forced his way off back in 2018.

There’s a photo that Miami Heat president Pat Riley keeps in his office. It’s of Jimmy Butler, exhausted in Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals, catching his breath while slumped over a barrier that surrounded the court at Walt Disney World.