#10SF · Golden State Warriors
Height
6'6"
Weight
230 lbs
Age
36
College
Marquette
Experience
14 yrs
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG |
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| Career |  | 907 | 20.0 | 5.6 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 51.9% | 33.0% | 84.4% |
| 2025-26 | | 38 | 20.0 | 5.6 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 51.9% | 37.6% | 86.4% |
| 2024-25 | | 55 | 17.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 50.4% | 30.8% | 84.2% |
| 2023-24 |  | 60 | 20.8 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 49.9% | 41.4% | 85.8% |
| 2022-23 | | 64 | 22.9 | 5.9 | 5.3 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 53.9% | 35.0% | 85.0% |
| 2021-22 | | 57 | 21.4 | 5.9 | 5.5 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 48.0% | 23.3% | 87.0% |
| 2020-21 | | 52 | 21.5 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 49.7% | 24.5% | 86.3% |
| 2019-20 | | 58 | 19.9 | 6.7 | 6.0 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 45.5% | 24.4% | 83.4% |
| 2018-19 |  | 65 | 18.7 | 5.3 | 4.0 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 46.2% | 34.7% | 85.5% |
| 2017-18 |  | 59 | 22.2 | 5.3 | 4.9 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 47.4% | 35.0% | 85.4% |
| 2016-17 |  | 76 | 23.9 | 6.2 | 5.5 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 45.5% | 36.7% | 86.5% |
| 2015-16 | | 67 | 20.9 | 5.3 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 45.4% | 31.2% | 83.2% |
| 2014-15 | | 65 | 20.0 | 5.8 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 46.2% | 37.8% | 83.4% |
| 2013-14 | | 67 | 13.1 | 4.9 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 39.7% | 28.3% | 76.9% |
| 2012-13 | | 82 | 8.6 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 46.7% | 38.1% | 80.3% |
| 2011-12 | | 42 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 40.5% | 18.2% | 76.8% |
Length
2 years
Total Value
$111.0M
Guaranteed
$111.0M
AAV
$54.1M/yr
Jimmy Butler III's contract with the Golden State Warriors grades as a B- CVI — the team is getting good return on this investment relative to other small forwards around the league. Jimmy's on-court production grades out in the upper tier of NBA small forwards, grading him as an elite performer at the position. As a max contract, Jimmy's salary is capped by the CBA — meaning the CVI reflects whether production justifies the highest possible investment a team can make in a single player. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid output at a reasonable price point represents good asset management. At 36, the aging curve is the biggest risk factor on this contract — the window for peak production is closing. The 2-year deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Jimmy Butler III is playing at an elite level this season, earning an A Performance grade. Among NBA small forwards, he's producing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber. He's averaging 20.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists through 907 games — carrying a significant offensive load. Jimmy's strongest area is PPG at 20.0, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 15.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 5.6 (small forward median: 5.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Jimmy ranks 5th. Jimmy is a cornerstone of the Golden State Warriors' roster and is performing at a level that warrants his place among the league's best.
Jimmy Butler III enters the 2025-26 season with an A- sentiment grade, reflecting cautious optimism tempered by legitimate injury concerns. The media narrative around Butler remains largely positive despite his torn ACL rehabilitation, as his established reputation as an elite two-way player and proven playoff performer provides significant credibility with analysts and fans alike. His public commitment to recovery and visible presence with the Warriors organization during road trips has helped maintain goodwill, though underlying trade speculation continues to create some friction in the coverage. Butler's track record of multiple All-NBA selections and that memorable Eastern Conference Finals MVP performance gives him substantial benefit of the doubt as he works through this recovery process. The dominant storyline heading into next season centers on whether he can return to All-Star form post-ACL, with media perception likely to shift dramatically based on both his health timeline and on-court production once he returns.
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