The Golden State Warriors have been searching for a spark all season, and when they acquired Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline, Draymond Green and Stephen Curry knew exactly what it meant. On The Draymond Green Show, the four-time NBA champion revealed an emotional moment he shared with Curry after the Butler trade, realizing that this could be their “last ride” together as the Warriors’ dynasty faces its final chapter.
“Like, we got Jimmy Butler. Like, this is no small deal. It’s Jimmy Butler. Steph looked like he got belief after the trade. He looked at me and said, ‘Man, it’s crazy, ’cause it just dawned on me—this is it. This is the last ride.'”
“I said, ‘Let’s do it.’ It was an emotional moment. You know, people get caught up in all the stuff that was going on in Miami. Remember, I had said, ‘I just don’t want Jimmy to end up in a spot where they use that against him.’ The reason I said that is because he’s a guy that I respect as a winner.”
“I’ve been a victim of people trying to take a winner and tear them down through all these false narratives. And so, I’ve been a victim of that. And as you see coming out of it, you’re seeing exactly the Jimmy Butler that I knew.”
“I feel great, brother. You know, it’s been a while since I’ve gone into basketball games like, ‘Oh yeah, we’re going to go just win.’ Stuff’s going to get harder. We’re going to have to figure stuff out, you know, but I know when it’s right.”
It was a moment of clarity for the Warriors’ core. The trio of Curry, Green, and Klay Thompson has defined this era of Golden State basketball, winning four championships together.
But the realities of aging, a roster that has struggled to find consistency, and the looming end of their championship window made this trade feel like the organization’s final attempt to maximize their run. With Butler, they weren’t just adding a star—they were making one last push for a title before time inevitably catches up to them.
For Green, Butler’s arrival was particularly meaningful. The Warriors forward has always respected Butler’s mentality, viewing him as a kindred spirit in terms of competitive fire and leadership. Green drew parallels between himself and Butler, both players who have faced criticism over their fiery personalities and leadership styles.
The Warriors have already seen immediate results with Butler in the lineup. In his first two games, he has averaged 22.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.5 steals while shooting 45.8% from the field. More importantly, Golden State has won both games, and the team looks reinvigorated.
With Butler now part of the mix, the Warriors have one last chance to extend their dynasty. Whether they can capitalize on this opportunity remains to be seen, but for Curry, Green, and the rest of the Warriors, the mission is clear—win now or watch their championship window close for good.
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