Curry, as mentioned, has ascended to MVP-level play since Butler's arrival. He also spoke out on him joining the team after a sour exit in Miami during an appearance on 95.7 The Game.

Before the Miami Heat finally made the move to trade Jimmy Butler, the six-time All-Star decided he wanted out because he felt his value wasn't being appreciated. Per Andscape's Marc J. Spears, Butler's desire to be dealt stemmed from a feeling that the Heat "were moving in a direction without him in mind and he wanted to be more valued" at this point in his career.