Jimmy Butler reveals the Warriors’ secret: “Pass to Steph”
Jimmy Butler has found the perfect play for the Warriors. Three words, zero complications, and Steve Kerr can sleep easy
What do you need dozens of offensive sets for when you have Stephen Curry on your team? Jimmy Butler seems to have found the ultimate solution, and during the Golden State Warriors’ win over the New Orleans Pelicans, he decided to share his tactical wisdom with the world.
Steve Kerr watched it all unfold. He probably wasn’t expecting to find himself with such a well-prepared new colleague.
During a timeout, Butler played coach for a moment, grabbing the clipboard and drawing up a play as simple as it was effective: “Pass to Steph”. In other words, get the ball to Steph.
End of the huddle. Back to the floor.
Coach Jimmy Butler: the Warriors only need one play
The scene came during a game that was never much of a contest, with Golden State blowing out New Orleans by 51 points. While Curry, Yaxel Lendeborg and Brandin Podziemski were giving the Pelicans trouble, Butler was having fun on the sideline.
Still sidelined with no firm return date, Jimmy showed up looking the part of a coach and found himself consulting with Steve Kerr during a timeout.
Then came the clipboard.
No complicated screens, off-ball movement or special instructions. Just three words:
Pass to Steph!
Jimmy Butler
Come to think of it, that basketball philosophy has already served Golden State pretty well.
How the fans reacted
Of course, the moment didn’t go unnoticed on social media, where Warriors fans had a field day. One joked that Butler had just revealed the secret to Steve Kerr’s success:
Steve Kerr’s $35 million playbook was just revealed on national TV. Jimmy summed up 15 years of NBA knowledge in three words
Warriors fan
As for the play, it’s hard to argue with him. When you have one of the greatest shooters of all time on your team, getting him the ball doesn’t sound like a bad idea.
Steve Kerr can relax. At least for now, the coaching job is still his.