The energy, excitement, and jitters are all back for Jimmy Butler, just like in his rookie year. In the 2011-12 season, he averaged only 2.6 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.3 assists in 42 games. Obviously, this season’s stat sheet won’t look anything like that. He has come a long way. He’s entering his first full season with the Dubs, buzzing for the opener against the Lakers on October 21. But what does anything have to do with his debut pro year?

“ I spoke to somebody very close to Jimmy Butler, who said that he treated this past offseason like he was going into his rookie year. He’s really determined to get in there and try to make a legitimate run for this Golden State Warriors squad. He still got Draymond Green, who I still feel is one of the top defensive players in this league,”

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