NBA legend Paul Pierce made an intriguing comparison between the Golden State Warriors, featuring Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, and the Los Angeles Lakers, with LeBron James and Luka Doncic. The two most significant trades this year were undoubtedly the ones that brought Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors.
The Golden State Warriors are on a strong run in the NBA, fueled by Stephen Curry’s outstanding form. Recognizing his teammate’s impact, Jimmy Butler took a moment to praise Curry’s impressive performances.
Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors are on a roll since the All-Star break. However, one former player has his doubts on the team’s chances. Rudy Gay appeared as a special guest on Carmelo Anthony’s 7PM in Brooklyn podcast on Friday.
Smith is now sold in on him as a good match for Stephen Curry in the Dubs' backcourt. The highly-critical Smith was one of those who doubted whether Jimmy would make a difference for Golden State at this stage of the season.