The Golden State Warriors’ playoff ended in the second round, and fingers are already being pointed at Jimmy Butler’s underwhelming performances. Despite averaging 20.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in the series, his lack of aggression, especially in the decisive game five, where he struggled with his offensive game, was evident.
Butler’s game five start, with 117 points on just 11 shot attempts, highlighted what many fans and analysts noticed as a lack of urgency in a must-win game. His pass-first approach backfired against the Timberwolves, as the Warriors needed to take over. Among the critics, former Heat star Dwyane Wade joined the rising doubts about Butler’s ability to lead as a $60 million star in clutch moments.
“You getting $60M, this ain’t workin. He won’t look at the basket. I’ve seen this in a Heat Jersey… I need to see what you’ll do in every moment,“ Wade commented.
DWade on Jimmy Butler in the playoffs:
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) May 20, 2025
“You getting $60M, this ain’t workin. He won’t look at the basket. I’ve seen this in a Heat Jersey… I need to see what you’ll do in every moment.“
(via @wynetwork, h/t @HeatCulture13)pic.twitter.com/36bPmkeSoC
With $11 million left on his deal, Butler and the Warriors now face a critical offseason. Many support Wade’s opinion on social media, even with two years left on his contract; doubts are growing whether he is the right fit for a championship run in the Warriors. Wade’s criticism resonated with fans who have grown frustrated watching Butler defer in big moments.
Fans Support Dwyane Wade’s Statement On Jimmy Butler’s Unsatisfied Delivery In The Playoffs
As Wade posted his Bold Statement on Jimmy Butler’s weak performance, the comment sections got flooded with many fans showing support for Wade’s point of view.
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One fan expressed his observation on Butler’s performance, writing, “Facts jimmy was way to passive.”
Facts jimmy was way to passive
— ND Insider (@insider_nd) May 20, 2025
One wrote he’s getting paid more than he deserves: “He’s honestly overpaid.”
He’s honestly overpaid
— Shichips (@shichips) May 20, 2025
A fan connecting Jimmy’s downfall with Curry’s absence, added, “Jimmy lost his joy again when Steph got injured lmao.”
Jimmy lost his joy again when Steph got injured lmao
— JBond (@jbondwagon) May 20, 2025
Someone addressed Butler, “Overrated,” and commented, “Jimmy is so overrated. And his contract is beyond toxic.”
Jimmy is so overrated. And his contract is beyond toxic.
— FightOracle ™🇺🇸 (@fightoracle) May 20, 2025
A fan wrote, “Yup, he doesn’t look at the basket fr, seen it so many times.”
Yup, he doesn’t look at the basket fr, seen it so many times
— Michael OJ. (@michealoj_) May 20, 2025
Here, the user completely agrees with Wade, reflecting, “No lies detected.”
No lies detected
— Linus Seino (@linox_mulla) May 20, 2025
Another one considers Butler unworthy like before, “He’s right Jimmy ain’t worth that anymore.”
He’s right Jimmy ain’t worth that anymore
— 𝕵𝖔𝖓🔥 (@heatjon) May 20, 2025
A fan is wondering why Jimmy doesn’t look at the hoop and makes mistakes with passing, and stated, “Nothing but facts here, I said something similar “why isn’t he looking at the hoop!” He’d drive right under the basket then pass it out to a guy who was not even wide open.”
Nothing but facts here, I said something similar “why isn’t he looking at the hoop!”
— Chris Reilly (@C_Reilly5) May 20, 2025
He’d drive right under the basket then pass it out to a guy who was not even wide open
With championship title hopes fading and patience wearing thin, Butler’s leadership is under scrutiny. Warriors fans are demanding more than quiet consistency; they need clutch dominance. This offseason, it’s up to Jimmy to rewrite the narrative.
