Warriors’ Jimmy Butler is pushing all the right buttons by not actually pushing at all

Jimmy Butler’s pass to Jonathan Kuminga in a critical moment of the game against the Lakers raised questions about his offensive assertiveness, but his overall impact on the Warriors has been significant. Butler’s arrival stabilized the team and improved their performance in non-Curry minutes. Despite concerns about his scoring approach, Butler’s numbers and influence on teammates like Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski have been essential for the Warriors. While he may need to ramp up his scoring in the playoffs, for now, Butler’s ability to balance patience and passivity is benefiting the team.

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