Jimmy Butler Makes Bold Draymond Green Statement After Bucks-Warriors Game

Jimmy Butler spoke highly of Draymond Green.

Mar 17, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) as a time out is called against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images / Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

On Tuesday night, the Golden State Warriors played the Milwaukee Bucks (at home) without Steph Curry.

Despite missing their best player, the Warriors won by a score of 104-93.

One of the biggest reasons for their victory was the defense that Draymond Green played on two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Draymond locked up the Greek Freak 🔒 pic.twitter.com/2OsFiOuHr8

— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 19, 2025

After the game, Jimmy Butler spoke highly of Green.

Butler (h/t Anthony Slater of The Athletic): "I think you gotta respect the hell out of what he does... To shoot the ball, I don't know, four times, maybe... Then, just lock in on defense every single possession down and get mad when anybody scores. Not just a guy that he's guarding. You don't find that around the league too often... He is a Hall of Famer for a reason. Damn, I just respect what he brings to this squad, what he brings to this locker room and how he affects winning in every single way."

Here’s Jimmy Butler going long on Draymond Green’s defense

“You gotta respect the hell out of what he does.” pic.twitter.com/bJjnG4Z5ov

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 19, 2025

Green finished with three points, ten rebounds, four assists, two steals and four blocks while shooting 1/6 from the field in 36 minutes of playing time.

Via ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk: "Warriors rebound and beat Giannis and the Bucks without Stephen Curry. Jimmy Butler delivers 24 points, 10 assists, 8 rebounds. Draymond Green led defensive effort with 10 rebounds, 4 blocks, 2 steals while holding Giannis to 5-16 shooting. Warriors now 15-2 with Butler in lineup"

Warriors rebound and beat Giannis and the Bucks without Stephen Curry. Jimmy Butler delivers 24 points, 10 assists, 8 rebounds. Draymond Green led defensive effort with 10 rebounds, 4 blocks, 2 steals while holding Giannis to 5-16 shooting. Warriors now 15-2 with Butler in lineup

— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) March 19, 2025

The Warriors are the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 40-29 record in their first 69 games of the season.