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Charania: Butler believes Warriors franchise surpasses previous teams in terms of quality Renowned NBA insider Shams Charania reports that star player Jimmy Butler feels that the Golden State Warriors franchise is superior to his past experiences with other teams. According to Charania, Butler sees the Warriors as a top-tier organization that sets the standard for excellence in the league. This perspective suggests that Butler has high expectations for his time with the Warriors and believes that they offer a unique and desirable environment for success.

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It appears Jimmy Butler quickly is adapting to his new home since being traded to the Warriors less than three weeks ago.

And despite playing just six games with Golden State, he already feels strongly about the Warriors organization.

Butler, who has played for five teams, including Golden State, believes the Warriors are “better than any other organization he’s been a part of,” ESPN’s Shams Charania revealed Sunday on “NBA Countdown.”

The six-time NBA All-Star was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2011 NBA Draft, where he spent the first six seasons of his career. He then spent brief stints with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers before landing in Miami, where he spent six seasons with the Heat.

“I’m telling you it’s different this time,” Charania said. “I haven’t sensed the same feeling he’s had when he went to Philly, when he went to Miami. This is different for Jimmy Butler going to Golden State. He’s staying late for shootaround. He’s staying late for practices. He’s spending so much time in the training room, the meal room.

“He’s going above and beyond to ingratiate himself with the Warriors right now.”

It’s showing on the court, too.

In six games with Golden State, Butler is averaging 20 points on 46.7 percent shooting, with 5.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.5 steals in 31.6 minutes, and the Warriors are 5-1 in such games.

Butler and the Warriors still have a lot to prove, but they’re certainly off to a good start.

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