Butler went on to play a huge role for the Warriors in the second half of the season. He played in 30 games, averaging 17.9 points per game to go along with 5.9 assists, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.7 steals, while shooting 50.4 percent from the floor and 30.8 percent from three-point range.

Draymond Green used the recent Heat trade to defend his Warriors co-star Jimmy Butler from the criticisms he faced.