Warriors' Gui Santos Learns from Teammate Jimmy Butler

Rookie forward reflects on lessons from veteran All-Star

Mar. 28, 2026 at 12:34pm by Ben Kaplan

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Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos spoke to reporters after the team's 131-126 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday. The 21-year-old rookie discussed what he has learned from watching and playing alongside veteran All-Star Jimmy Butler, his Warriors teammate.

Why it matters

As a young, developing player, Santos has the opportunity to learn from one of the NBA's most intense and successful two-way players in Butler. The mentorship could prove invaluable for Santos' growth and integration into the Warriors' championship-contending roster.

The details

Santos, the 55th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, has appeared in 62 games for the Warriors this season, averaging 5.8 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. He has shared the court extensively with Butler, who joined the Warriors in a trade last offseason after leading the Miami Heat to the NBA Finals.

  • The Warriors defeated the Wizards on Friday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Gui Santos

A 21-year-old forward for the Golden State Warriors, selected 55th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft.

Jimmy Butler

An All-Star forward for the Golden State Warriors, acquired in a trade from the Miami Heat prior to the 2025-26 season.

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What they’re saying

“Just watching Jimmy, the way he approaches the game, the way he prepares, the way he competes, it's something that I try to emulate every single day.”

— Gui Santos, Warriors Forward

The takeaway

As a young player on a championship-contending team, Gui Santos has the opportunity to learn from one of the NBA's most intense and successful two-way players in Jimmy Butler. This mentorship could prove invaluable for Santos' growth and development as he continues to integrate into the Warriors' roster.