Warriors before and after the Jimmy Butler trade. First of all, Golden State has been much more effiicent on offense and to a lesser extent on defense. Its offensive rating has cl

The Golden State Warriors struggled throughout the first half of this season, and everyone knew they needed a legitimate second star alongside Stephen Curry. Just before the trade deadline, they got their man when they landed six-time All-Star forward Jimmy Butler in a blockbuster trade with the Miami Heat.

Jimmy Butler just accomplished a milestone early into his stint with the Golden State Warriors. 12 games into his time with the Warriors, Butler is averaging 17.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.