May 10, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) warms up before game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images David Gonzales-Imagn Images

NBA Star Jimmy Butler Celebrates Special Occasion With Teammate

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Justin Grasso | Last updated Sep 15, 2025 12:03 AM ET

Jimmy Butler is celebrating another year of life.

The Golden State Warriors star turned 36 on Sunday, September 14. He took to Instagram this past weekend to highlight some memories of his recent celebration.

Butler’s Warriors teammate, Buddy Hield, was in the mix to celebrate.

via @jimmybutler: another lap

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After dealing with a suspension-filled stretch, Butler got his wish. The Heat and the Warriors were the headliners of a complex trade, swapping out the All-Stars Andrew Wiggins and Butler.

Butler and Hield clicked right away. It seems the Warriors' stars’ chemistry is growing before they head into their first full season playing together.

Last season, Hield played all 82 games for the Warriors. He averaged 11.1 points while shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc. Butler came on board and appeared in 30 games. He averaged 17.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists with the Warriors.

via @AnthonyVSlater: Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield postgame together. Buddy: “I was Batman today. I saved the day.”

Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield postgame together

Buddy: “I was Batman today. I saved the day.” pic.twitter.com/S66dGKqQkH
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 7, 2025

Before landing in Golden State, Hield had stints with the New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers, and the Philadelphia 76ers. Butler started his career with the Chicago Bulls before moving to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sixers, and the Heat.

Butler and Hield are both signed through 2027. The two standouts will put their high chemistry together on the court, alongside stars Steph Curry and Draymond Green, as they hunt for another Warriors title.

Butler is heading into year 15. Throughout his career, he has averaged 18.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists, while shooting 47 percent from the field and 33 percent from three. He’s been a part of 12 playoff runs, averaging 19.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists.