Jimmy Butler is sending a transparent message to the remainder of the playoff groups – he isn’t terrified of anybody.
The Warriors took down the Grizzlies in epic vogue to punch a ticket to first spherical of the playoffs in opposition to the Rockets.
Youthful, extra inexperienced groups, like Houston, would however Butler is completely benefiting from it.
“I like having a goal on my again,” Butler stated to The Athletic when requested about having to maintain the youthful contenders at bay. “I believe I’ve had it the final couple of years over within the East, and (the Warriors) are gonna at all times have it, till 30 (Stephen Curry) and 23 (Draymond Inexperienced) are gone out this motherf—–.
“They’re at all times gonna be the squad to beat. All people at all times fears them. All people at all times is aware of that they’re not out of any recreation, out of any collection, and I like to be part of it. I ain’t terrified of no person. me. I’m not terrified of no person. I do know what I’m able to. Like I at all times say, now could be the time to indicate it, however I do know what they’re able to greater than something. Once you’ve acquired some hellified ballers in there which are assured, that settle for their position, they usually do no matter we ask them to do to win, man, that’s arduous to beat. That’s very arduous to beat.”
After telling the media he isn’t terrified of anyone, Butler then confirmed a softer facet and admitted he’s striving for greatness, however not only for himself.
“Look, I’m not gonna say I’m not hungry, however I’m doing this for Steph,” Butler instructed The Athletic. “I’m doing this for Dray. I’m doing this for these guys. As a lot as I need to win a championship, I need Dray to win one other one. I need Steph to win one other one. I do know I ain’t acquired mine but, however they deserve it. They’ve been placing this metropolis and this group on their again for a really very long time, and I’m glad that I might be right here to attempt to do one thing particular.”
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