Jimmy Butler is a meme material!
Butler made the most efforts during the Golden State Warriors’ defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3.
Despite Butler’s impressive performance, the Bay Area team lost the second-round playoff series game 102-97 to the Wolves. He put out his absolute best and scored 33 points.
However, during a particular moment in the game, Jimmy went viral.
One notable moment in the game came when Butler was guarding Naz Ried of Minnesota. After Butler poked the ball away, referee Scott Foster made a surprising call.
Jimmy Butler’s reaction to Scott Foster 😭 pic.twitter.com/2GhEeecbSq
— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) May 11, 2025
However, it left Butler with a hilarious expression of surprise as he poked his eyes out in disbelief.
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Although it did not take the internet to do its thing, as Butler soon became a meme.
Jimmy Butler Sets The Record Straight To Steve Kerr On His Demand
Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals on Monday will be crucial for the Warriors. Their season and hopes for a fifth NBA championship during the Stephen Curry era will be on the line.
Currently, they trail the Minnesota Timberwolves two games to one in the series. The absence of Curry, who suffered a hamstring strain in Game 1, has significantly impacted the team’s offensive performance.
However, Butler has recently made it clear to coach Steve Kerr what he wants from the current team composition.
The Athletic’s Anthony Slater recently tweeted about the situation.
“Steve Kerr said Warriors will continue to balance need to have Jimmy Butler out there basically every minute while trying to spot him necessary rest. Butler played 43 in Game 3 and Kerr said he’s antsy every second he’s on bench: ‘He wants 48’,” Slater wrote.
Steve Kerr said Warriors will continue to balance need to have Jimmy Butler out there basically every minute while trying to spot him necessary rest. Butler played 43 in Game 3 and Kerr said he’s antsy every second he’s on bench: “He wants 48.”
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 11, 2025
During Game 3, Jimmy Butler stepped up for the Warriors, scoring 33 points on 12-of-26 shooting, seven rebounds, and seven assists while playing 43 minutes.
However, his performance faltered in the fourth quarter, where he shot just 1-of-7, contributing to the team’s overall decline in scoring. The Warriors scored 31 points in the third quarter but only managed 24 points afterward.
With the loss, the Warriors will need significant contributions from all players to even the series in Game 4. Forward Jonathan Kuminga provided a solid effort off the bench, scoring 30 points, and guard Buddy Hield added 14 points.
