Dwyane Wade, who was teammates with Jimmy Butler for a time, shared why JB’s presence is such a big lift for the Dubs

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Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler, GS Warriors logo, eyes symbols

Wade appeared as a special guest on the 7PM in Brooklyn Podcast with host Carmelo Anthony last Friday. He explained his excitement towards seeing Butler benefit the Warriors at a high level.

“First of all, it’s a new relationship. We all know (what it’s like) when you get into a new relationship,” Wade prefaced, joking about the honeymoon phase with Anthony and fellow co-host Kazeem Famuyide. “They’re in the beginning of a relationship. I think Jimmy, he’s different than what you’re used to for [Golden State], but it actually fits perfectly, because there’s so much attention on Steph [Curry] on the perimeter.”

“And now Jimmy gets to play that space down low a lot; you see Draymond [Green] hits him a lot in the paint, etcetera.”

What’s next for Jimmy Butler, Warriors

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) drives to the net against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter at Chase Center.
Dwyane Wade is well of the importance of elevating a team, given his Hall of Fame playing career. It doesn’t surprise him to see how well Jimmy Butler has improved the Warriors’ performances as they progress through the second half of the season.

Butler has played in 15 games with the team so far, averaging 16.4 points, 5.9 assists, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals. He is shooting 44.2% from the field, including 22.2% from beyond the arc. His presence has allowed the Warriors to go 14-1 when he’s on the court.

Golden State has a 39-28 record on the season, holding the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference standings. They are 2.5 games behind the Los Angeles Lakers and 3.5 games behind the Memphis Grizzlies.

Following Monday’s game against the Nuggets, the Warriors will prepare for their next matchup. They host the Milwaukee Bucks on March 18 at 10 p.m. ET.

Richard Pereira joined ClutchPoints in January 2025 as an Associate Editor. He earned his degree from Florida Atlantic University in 2023 and was granted the unique opportunity to report on the men’s basketball team’s journey to the Final Four in Houston.