The addition of All-Star wingman Jimmy Butler has reignited hope for a team that had lost its spark, transforming a once bleak and uninspired roster. According to Golden State's general manager, Mike Dunleavy Jr.

The once-dynastic Golden State Warriors have been rejuvenated with the arrival of Jimmy Butler, who has helped the team go 8-2 since his trade from the Miami Heat in early February. Warriors’ Steph Curry spoke glowingly of Butler and his impact after Thursday night’s 121-119 comeback win against the Brooklyn Nets,

The Golden State Warriors are 10-1 in the Jimmy Butler era, and they've asserted themselves as a legit title contender in the West.

Prior to the trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors were 25-26 and slightly outside of the Play-In picture. All hope of competing for a championship in the West was pretty much lost and the chances of making a playoff push were fading.