Steve Kerr Delivers Jimmy Butler Statement After Stephen Curry Injury

Kerr highlights importance of Butler

Butler's arrival via trade this season provided the Warriors with a much-needed insurance policy for moments like this. Kerr was certainly happy to have the six-time All-Star in the Game 1 scenario that unfolded.

"It's massive. The game settles down. You could see the last six, eight minutes, all we were doing was high ball screens for Jimmy. We were even willing to take shot clock violations at that point.

It was all about protecting the ball. Jimmy is, I think, as good as anybody, any star in the league at reading the game, understanding how to control the tempo, control the time and score, understanding everything that's happening.

Putting the ball in his hands in a situation like that is pretty comforting. Jimmy also had six offensive rebounds, two steals in the first half."

-Steve Kerr

Green was another key member of the Warriors organization who thought Butler will be crucial for the team moving forward. The four-time champion described his teammate as 'capable of carrying a team.'

Draymond urged there was no reason to panic, making it sound like he agrees with the sentiment of the calm and confidence that comes with having Butler leading the way.