Jimmy Butler has seamlessly transitioned to the Golden State Warriors not only as a player, but with his relationships on the team, particularly his relationship with Draymond Green. Though Butler and Green have previously been viewed as divisive figures at times, they have gotten along really well since the Warriors traded for Butler in February.

Jimmy Butler shares a heartfelt message about his relationship with Draymond Green, which may backfire in the future.

Some cheered him. Some booed him. Jimmy Butler waved to them all as his return game in Miami was getting underway.

Butler was worthy of the hype. Not only because of how he put the Heat on his back on epic postseason runs, establishing himself as one of the league’s prominent figures. But because he delivers the drama along with his dominance. Because he understands moments and how to manufacture spectacle, especially when he feels disrespected.

After playing against the Miami Heat for the first time since the team traded him to the Golden State Warriors, star forward Jimmy Butler expressed gratitude to his former franchise. The Heat played a 40-second tribute video for Butler before announcing him as the last member of the Warriors starting lineup,