Golden State Warriors Legend Slams Jimmy Butler

Tim Hardaway Sr. spoke about new Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler.

Feb 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler (10) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Tim Hardaway is one of the best players in Golden State Warriors history.

The Basketball Hall of Famer played the first five and a half seasons of his career with the franchise.

In that span, he made three NBA All-Star Games.

Nov 14, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Former Golden State Warriors player Tim Hardaway speaks to the media before the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images / Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

That said, Hardaway called out the team's recent big acquisition (Jimmy Butler).

It's worth noting that he also spent time with the Miami Heat (who Butler got traded from).

Hardaway (via SiriusXM NBA Radio): "I didn't agree with what he was doing. You under contract. You a baby. You a crybaby because they said no to you. We used to get said no to us all the time and we used to know how take it. It is what it is. It's a question. You get a yes or a no."

"[Jimmy Butler's] a baby. [He's] a crybaby"

Heat and Warriors legend Tim Hardaway Sr. had some choice words for Jimmy Butler with @TheFrankIsola and @TermineRadio #HeatCulture pic.twitter.com/26QkHPiF0V

— SiriusXM NBA Radio (@SiriusXMNBA) February 18, 2025

Butler had spent part of six seasons with Miami before things ended on a bad note.

They made the NBA Finals twice (and the Eastern Conference finals three times).

“I know [Pat Riley] gave [the NBPA] a 10 page letter and I know he gave them some film to show them why he suspended him”

Hall of Famer, Tim Hardaway Sr, talks with @TermineRadio & @JumpShot8 about the issues between the Heat and Jimmy Butler. pic.twitter.com/BUzlmEzZx5

— SiriusXM NBA Radio (@SiriusXMNBA) January 11, 2025

Despite all of the drama, Butler has looked excellent with Golden State.

They are 3-1 in their first four games with the six-time NBA All-Star in the lineup.

Via Bleacher Report: "Jimmy Butler III since joining Golden State

25 PTS, 4 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK
20 PTS, 9 REB, 6 AST, 4 STL
21 PTS, 9 REB, 7 AST
19 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST

Warriors are 3-1 since the trade"

Jimmy Butler III since joining Golden State 👀

25 PTS, 4 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK
20 PTS, 9 REB, 6 AST, 4 STL
21 PTS, 9 REB, 7 AST
19 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST

Warriors are 3-1 since the trade 🔥 pic.twitter.com/nZjUxO4AP1

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 14, 2025

On Friday, the Warriors will resume action when they visit the Sacramento Kings.