Jimmy Butler couldn’t hide his excitement on Warriors media day. “I get to do this thing from day one,” he said with that trademark grin. “I’m super hyped, I’m super excited. I got to train with my guys this summer.” For the first time, Butler enters training camp as a member of the Golden State Warriors – months after a blockbuster midseason trade from the Miami Heat in February. Now, with the preseason opener against the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center on the horizon, the energy around the team feels electric. And it’s not just happening on the court.
Butler and Draymond Green were recently spotted ringside at UFC 320 in Las Vegas, a sight that set social media ablaze. The photos showed two fiery competitors- now teammates- sharing laughs and soaking in the action. It was a d