The Jimmy Butler has finally come to an end. After a long deliberation with the Miami Heat, it is the Golden State Warriors that sealed the deal ahead of the February 6 trade deadline. Now, with things taking shape, all eyes will be on how it affects the Warriors’ performance going forward. Teaming up with the likes of Draymond Green and Stephen Curry, the expectations from Butler are skyrocketing. But even before the NBA star could make his Warriors’ debut, there has been significant talk about his jersey number.
According to reports from Chris B Haynes, Butler will be donning the number 10 jersey. This is contrary to the number 22 he wore for the Miami Heat. While there is no official reason yet why Butler is changing his jersey number, there has been a lot of speculation. According to NBC Sports, Butler has a close bond with soccer star Neymar, whose jersey number is 10.
Sources: Jimmy Butler, the newest member of the Golden State Warriors, will wear No. 10.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 6, 2025
Moreover, the report also stated that 22 was Andrew Wiggins’s jersey number. Wiggins was traded to the Heat as part of the Jimmy Butler trade. Thus, the team might not have wanted to hurt the sentiments of his fans back in California. Meanwhile, after coming to his new team, Butler has received a positive update from Stephen Curry.
Stephen Curry’s Positive About Jimmy Butler’s Inclusion
While the trade is done and dusted, it is not yet officially declared when Butler will make his debut for the Warriors. Now, if the team wants him to get going immediately, he might suit up against the Lakers. Otherwise, Butler might wait until Stephen Curry and co. take on the Chicago Bulls.
With the team getting a significant boost, Stephen Curry seems to be positive about their dynamics going forward. Reacting to the Jimmy Butler trade, Curry noted, “I know there was a lot of drama down there [in Miami]. Who really knows what the story is? We expect to have a motivated, committed Jimmy.”
Steph Curry on Jimmy Butler: “I know there was a lot of drama down there (in Miami). Who really knows what the story is. We expect to have a motivated, committed Jimmy.”
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 6, 2025
Curry text Butler at halftime tonight to welcome him. Butler text a “pleasant” message back. pic.twitter.com/w9deX8Ohdg
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Thus, it is evident that Jimmy Butler’s situation is finally looking rosy. However, it remains to be seen how things pan out for Butler and the Warriors in the upcoming days.
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