Jimmy Butler Fangirls Over Steph Curry's Pregame Warmup

Injured Warriors forward can't contain his excitement watching his teammate in action.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:25am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball court scene with players in motion, the ball, and the crowd, all broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the Warriors and Clippers uniforms.An injured Jimmy Butler's enthusiastic reaction to Steph Curry's pregame routine captures the Warriors' team spirit as they prepare for the NBA playoffs.Los Angeles Today

Injured Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler was spotted on the sidelines excitedly watching teammate Steph Curry go through his pregame warmup routine before the Warriors' regular season finale against the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite being sidelined with an ACL injury, Butler was clearly thrilled to be back with the team and witness Curry's signature pregame show.

Why it matters

Curry's pregame routines are must-see events for Warriors fans, and Butler's enthusiastic reaction shows the close-knit camaraderie within the Golden State locker room. Though Butler has a long road to recovery, his presence on the sidelines is a positive sign for the team as they prepare for the NBA play-in tournament.

The details

Butler, who is recovering from an ACL injury, rejoined the Warriors in Los Angeles for their regular season finale against the Clippers. While he was moving gingerly and not yet cleared to play, Butler couldn't resist stepping out to watch Curry's famous pregame warmup routine, at one point appearing to fangirl over his superstar teammate.

  • Butler rejoined the Warriors in Los Angeles on April 12, 2026 for their regular season finale.
  • The Warriors played the Clippers at Intuit Dome on April 13, 2026.

The players

Jimmy Butler

An injured forward for the Golden State Warriors who is recovering from an ACL injury.

Steph Curry

The two-time NBA MVP and star player for the Golden State Warriors.

Los Angeles Clippers

The Warriors' opponent in the regular season finale and upcoming play-in tournament game.

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What’s next

The Warriors and Clippers will face off again in the NBA play-in tournament on Sunday, with the winner advancing to the playoffs.

The takeaway

Despite his injury, Butler's enthusiasm for his teammate Curry and the Warriors shows the strong team chemistry that has made Golden State a perennial contender. As Butler continues his recovery, his presence on the sidelines will be a boost for the team as they look to make a deep playoff run.