Draymond Green isn’t shy about his expectations for Jimmy Butler this NBA season -- and they’re sky-high.

"It's been amazing having him here and continue to build," Green told reporters after the Warriors’ 119–109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night. "He'll be an all-star again this year, so it was good to see him back being Jimmy Butler."

Butler delivered a vintage performance Tuesday , leading Golden State with 31 points, five rebounds and four assists in the season opener. For Green, Butler’s impact goes far beyond the box score.

"He’s been a great leader since the day he showed up," Green said. "We all heard the talk about him last year, and that’s not the guy who showed up to San Francisco. The guy who showed up to San Francisco is the guy we saw tonight -- a great

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