While everyone on the Golden State Warriors likely trusts Stephen Curry to take a game-winning shot the most, one must wonder who the four-time NBA champion trusts to do the same.
Although the Warriors fell short in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, Curry is still viewed as the greatest shooter ever and one of the best point guards in the league’s history.
Since Curry has made several big shots for the Warriors when the pressure was the greatest, he is viewed as the most reliable member on the roster to make a game-winning shot. During a recent interview, Curry revealed who he trusted to do the same for him.
Stephen Curry Shows Unshakable Faith in Jimmy Butler III
Curry is also known for his passion for golf and has been recreationally involved in the sport during his long offseason. However, his credentials as a basketball superstar far surpass his golfing abilities. As a result, he was interviewed while on the field and asked which player in NBA history he would rely on to make a game-winning shot, assuming he was neutralized and had no choice but to depend on someone else.
Curry could have chosen any NBA legend such as Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, or even his former teammate Klay Thompson. However, the Warriors veteran responded with a brief statement, “Right now? Jimmy Butler [III].”
“You [got to] pass off… A game-winning shot. Anybody in history. Who’s getting it?”
Steph Curry: “Right now, Jimmy Butler.”
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Although Butler is nowhere near the other stars and elite shooters mentioned, “Playoff Jimmy” has mesmerized the basketball community over the past few years. Butler is one of the few players in league history to drastically elevate his play in the postseason compared to the 82-game regular season.
Butler has yet to win an NBA championship and failed to do so with the Golden State Warriors during their most recent postseason run. However, Curry showed no hesitation in choosing him, which speaks to his loyalty and admiration for Butler and his abilities.
Butler averaged 20.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 5.6 assists in five games against the Timberwolves. These numbers are significantly lower than what fans have grown accustomed to expecting from him, especially in the playoffs. He scored over 30 points in just one game and failed to keep the series against the Timberwolves alive after Curry was sidelined with a hamstring injury following Game 1.
While some might assume that Curry felt frustrated over Butler’s inability to keep the Warriors in contention, Curry’s feelings towards his relatively new teammate do not appear to have taken a hit. Instead, they will spend a whole offseason learning from each other, making Golden State an intriguing squad to keep an eye on next season.
