Things fell apart between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat during their final few months together.
Because of that, some Golden State Warriors fans wanted nothing to do with Butler when it was announced he was joining Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the rest of the team.
But Warriors owner Joe Lacob has a lot of faith in Butler and thinks that he could be a perfect fit in the Bay Area.
“This should be a very happy marriage,” Lacob said, per NBC Sports.
“… This should be a very happy marriage.”
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Lacob said that he and his staff had many conversations about the Butler trade and thought long and hard about what it would mean.
After research and honest introspection, Lacob came to the conclusion that things would work out between his team and Butler.
That seems to be the case so far because the Warriors have been on a strong winning streak since Butler came to the team.
But there are still fears that it won’t last and that Butler’s attitude might sour when things go south, just like they did in Miami.
The Warriors knew the risks when they traded for Butler and still felt that he would be a great addition.
They know they will have to keep him happy, but they feel the culture they have created in Golden State will do that.
Of course, the same things were said about the Heat.
For the majority of his time with Miami, Butler was a huge part of the team’s culture and chemistry—until he wasn’t.
Fans might be worried about history repeating itself with the Warriors, but Butler is happy and seems at home, at least for right now.
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