LOOK: Jimmy Butler's Camera Pan Catches Couple Making Out & Goes Viral 6 May 10, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) points to Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) after a basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter during game three in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Golden State Warriors: Jimmy Butler Draws Brutally Honest Take From Former Teammate After 2nd Round Exit

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated May 21, 2025 9:04 AM ET

Former NBA star Dwyane Wade believes that Jimmy Butler’s passive approach ultimately sealed the Golden State Warriors’ fate during their second-round exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

“I didn’t like the way he approached the game. I know Jimmy is a pass-first guy, I know he’s about getting his teammates the ball, and he wants to see them shine. But it’s at a point where you’re getting $60M, this ain’t working. He won’t look at the basket,” Wade said on his podcast.

“I’ve seen this in a Heat Jersey. When Pat comes out a says we don’t want to give you an extension, it’s not always injury, I need to see what you’ll do in every moment. We saw Jimmy in the bubble, he was a dog. I saw Jimmy in another finals vs the Nuggets, he did the same thing he did the other night, he didn’t look at the basket!” he added.

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Butler averaged 20.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game against Minnesota, but it wasn’t enough for Golden State to advance to the next round. Many felt the 35-year-old forward should’ve been more aggressive on offense, especially when Stephen Curry went down with a hamstring injury.

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Jimmy Butler’s long-time agent Bernie Lee did not hold back when he heard Dwyane Wade’s harsh assessment on his client, saying that the three-time NBA champion’s podcast can “kick rocks.”

Golden State Warriors: Jimmy Butler Throws Subtle Shot to Former Team After Game 4 Victory Vs. Houston Rockets 19 Apr 28, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) celebrates towards guard Stephen Curry (30) after a basket against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter of game four of the 2025 NBA Playoffs first round at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

“man podcast’s can kick rocks haha. Let’s be clear, the playoffs for him started in February. 1. Took a team that was 11th got them to the 2nd round of the playoffs. 2. that finals team thats just kind of off-handedly mentioned here.. had 9 undrafted players on it..” Lee wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Before Butler arrived in February, the Golden State Warriors were 25-26. The six-time NBA All-Star helped the team finish with a 48-34 record and beat the Houston Rockets in the first round.