Despite the Dubs being 21-4 with Jimmy Butler on board, Gilbert Arenas is still doubtful about JB’s role with the team

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Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) takes a breather against the Denver Nuggets in the third period at Chase Center.
Even though the Golden State Warriors and Jimmy Butler era has undergone massive success, Gilbert Arenas seems to think the opposite. The majority of his criticism though is because of how elite Stephen Curry has been.

After the latter won Western Conference Player of the Week after posting nearly 40 points per game in a three-game span, Arenas faults Butler for not doing his job.

“You bring Jimmy Butler over to be the second option and you see Steph struggling and you don’t take on the heavy load, it’s really concerning,” Arenas said. “I don’t know what you’re waiting for and I don’t know if you think you can turn it on in the playoffs and just be a super aggressive person.

“Right now, you’re exhausting Steph at this point. To the point where he might not even be fully energized for the playoffs.”

That has been the story for Curry all season long. At age 37, he’s been winded and had to carry the team. Luckily, when the Warriors traded for Butler, he was that superstar they needed.

To Arenas’s point, Butler won’t be an elite scorer but can do everything else. He can open the floor up for Curry and his teammates. In addition, he can get to the free throw line a considerable amount, and still be an elite defender.