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How Jimmy Butler is elevating the Warriors as a title threat

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Jimmy Butler's impact has been immediate and clear since joining the Warriors.

The Warriors have outscored opponents by a massive 14.7 points-per-100 with Butler on the floor, according to Cleaning the Glass .

Draymond Green was looking for " one team looking for a few different fronts," a source says.

Jimmy Butler is a bona fide two -way star with the outsized personality to match.

Butler ranks eighth in the league in front-court touches per game but just 74th in average time of possession.

Warriors’ overall turnover rate has dropped from 14% of their offensive possessions before the trade down to 12.3% since.

The Warriors are 6 -0 in the NBA since trading for Jimmy Butler .

Butler has been key to the Warriors’ defense since joining the team.

Golden State's defense has improved since Butler joined.

The Warriors have played more zone since Butler 's arrival.

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