Thu Dec 25 21:20:00 UTC 2025: Warriors Woes Deepen as Butler Jests About All-Star Nod, Urges Fans to Fund Barbados Getaway
SAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Warriors’ struggles continue both on and off the court, raising concerns about their ability to compete for a title in what is expected to be the final chapter of Stephen Curry’s prime. Adding a bizarre twist to the narrative, six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler made a playful jab at the team’s predicament, urging fans not to vote for him for the 2025-26 All-Star game and instead contribute to a GoFundMe to send him to Barbados.
“Don’t vote for me guys. Instead somebody create a GoFundMe to send me to Barbados,” Butler posted on Instagram. “Thanks in advance. Go Warriors.”
While likely a joke, Butler’s comments underscore the mounting pressures surrounding the Warriors. Despite his strong personal performance (19.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game), the Warriors’ middling record makes Curry the only likely All-Star candidate from the team.
The situation is further complicated by injuries to key players and the uncertain future of Jonathan Kuminga, as well as a recent heated argument between Draymond Green and head coach Steve Kerr. The incident, which occurred during a timeout in a game against the Orlando Magic, saw Green storm off the court and into the locker room.
“Tempers spilled over, and I thought it was best that I get out of there,” Green said after the game. Kerr echoed the sentiment, stating, “We had it out a little bit… Everything is private.”
While both downplayed the severity of the incident, it serves as another indication of the internal turmoil plaguing the Warriors.
Despite the team’s struggles, Curry remains a bright spot, even sporting a pair of Butler’s Ni-Ling ‘Jimmy Butler 3 Medusa’ shoes in a recent win. Whether Butler’s All-Star aspirations are realized remains to be seen, but his comments, humorous or not, highlight the challenges facing the Golden State Warriors as they navigate a season far from championship form.
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