The Golden State Warriors lost 113-121 to the Orlando Magic in a disappointing game where they were never able to take the lead after the midway through the first quarter.
Jimmy Butler was seen visibly frustrated with shooting guard Buddy Hield after he missed a pass, which went straight to Desmond Bane, who broke out in transition and converted it into an easy layup.
“I’m never passing the ball to you,” Butler can be seen saying after the incident.
Jimmy Butler to Buddy Hield after turnover
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Although these two share a wholesome bond off the court, Butler’s reaction to the missed pass shows that when he steps onto that court, he expects business.
Playing without Stephen Curry on the court cannot be easy for them because they work on a two-fold offensive strategy, where Curry’s fast-paced, high-movement game leads one side, and the other is led by Butler’s high-intensity, bully ball.
None of it was able to work today, and this play, where Hield missed the pass, was an exclamation point, summing up the lackluster display by the Warriors. Hield played for 15 minutes in the game, but his sole contribution was two points. No rebounds, no assists, nothing to show for on the box score except three field goals attempted, and add to that, a missed pass that converted into points for the leading opponents.
The 36-year-old veteran, on the other hand, put up 33 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, shooting 62.5% from the field. So his frustration was justifiable given how poorly Hield has performed while he’s trying his best to secure the win.
Butler is known for getting intense on the court. He plays passionately and expects those on his side to match his energy. Having played 15 seasons in the league and proving his mettle at different destinations, one could argue he’s earned the right to demand more from his teammates.
Even in the past, they’ve trolled and teased each other. Last season, Butler was reluctant to give Hield any credit for his contribution against the Houston Rockets.
They’ve even gone back and forth on who’ll win in a 1-on-1 battle, and Butler gives Hield no chance, while the former Pelicans shooting guard offered a more nuanced take on the matter.
“On a 1-on-1 setting? Yes, he could go by me… 5-on-5? He’s going to jump in the air [and pass it]. I’m a better 5-on-5 defender than 1-on-1 against him because he’s just trying to bully. There’s all this space,” Hield said.
Although once Butler heard Hield’s take, he conceded that, maybe having played alongside him and trained with him for a while now, the young shooting guard might be able to beat him 1-on-1 on some days.
Their frenemy connection has translated into great chemistry on the floor, where their grit and shooting combination make for some great plays as seen in the Warriors’ playoff run last year.
Hield has even admitted that Butler is like his elder brother, and he has to soften the former Miami Heat guard’s intensity with levity and his sense of humor.
But after this abysmal performance, Hield would want to come back stronger and better to earn back his teammates’ trust.
