Jimmy Butler makes his feelings on Warriors very clear

Jimmy Butler’s first season with the Golden State Warriors may not have ended as he had hoped, but that does not change his feelings about the team.

Butler was traded to the Warriors in early February and helped the team earn the 7th spot in the Western Conference. They beat the Houston Rockets in seven games in their first-round playoff series, but then they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in their conference semifinals series.

Butler spoke with the media the day after his Warriors were eliminated from the postseason. He made it clear that he is happy with the team.

“I’m comfortable. I’m happy. I got my joy back as Buddy said. I am very fortunate to be here,” Butler said, referencing teammate Buddy Hield, via Ohm Youngmisuk.

Butler also said he was comfortable in his role as a second option to Steph Curry.

“To come here and know I’m second to Steph is a really good thing. To be his sidekick, it’s really refreshing,” Butler added.

Butler's making clear that he is happy with the Warriors is significant. Butler is notorious for forcing his way off teams when he gets disenchanted with a situation. The 35-year-old is still under contract to make just under $111 million over the next two seasons, which is a long time for things to change.

Golden State took a chance when it acquired Butler in a trade. He fit in well with the team, and he should be able to make them tougher next season as they look to be a significant factor in the West.