Jimmy Butler has been looking pretty comfortable during his first three games with the Golden State Warriors, scoring 25, 20, and 21 points respectively.
But just because he has been putting up strong point totals doesn’t mean Butler is completely satisfied with his game.
On Wednesday night, Butler talked to Anthony Slater and the press and opened up about one part of his performances that needs to be improved.
Saying that he hates turnovers, Butler added that protecting the ball “is what I’m supposed to be doing.”
“That’s tough. I gotta be better. Damn sure late game, at that,” Butler said.
Jimmy Butler: “I hate turnovers. I don’t turn the ball over. (Protecting the ball) is what I’m supposed to be doing. That’s tough. I gotta be better. Damn sure late game, at that.” pic.twitter.com/ypH8EOe3RK
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 13, 2025
During Wednesday’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks, Butler turned the ball over three times.
That number could be worse, but it isn’t sitting right with him and he wants to improve for his new team.
Fans are happy to see Butler so intent on getting better, especially after the last month and all his drama with the Miami Heat.
Butler was clearly checked out of that team and wasn’t pushing himself at all, but that isn’t the case with the Warriors.
Golden State needs him to be playing at a high level and everyone else has to follow his lead.
The Warriors are currently 10th in the West with an even 27-27 record.
They will be playing the Houston Rockets on Thursday night and then get to enjoy a week off because of the All-Star Game, which happens to be in San Francisco.
Will the Warriors enter the All-Star break with a winning record or will they be below .500 again?
And will Butler improve his turnover issues in the weeks ahead?
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