Warriors' Jimmy Butler has one goal in mind

We haven't seen Jimmy Butler since the January 19 games against the Milwaukee Bucks. The veteran forward is recovering from a torn ACL and isn't expected to be back on the court until some point in the 2026-27 season. Nonetheless, the Golden State Warriors forward has remained focused on his long-term goals and appears to be locked in on his recovery.

During a recent conversation with GQ Korea, Butler was asked about his goals for the 2026-27 season. The veteran forward wasted no time in sounding out a potential championship run with the Warriors, admitting that contending for the Larry O'Brien trophy is his primary goal once he's back on the court.

“A championship," Butler said. "I want to be remembered as a player who never backed down from any challenge. Someone who showed up, competed, and gave everything. That’s the kind of player I want to be remembered as.”

Butler was putting together a strong season before going down with an injury. In 38 games, the veteran forward was averaging 20 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game, shooting 51.9% from the field and 37.6% from deep. His rim-pressure, defense and playmaking out of drives have all been missed, especially down the stretch in close games.

Before Butler can return, he must navigate a grueling rehab and recovery program. It won't be easy for him to get back on the court, and even then, the ramp-up phase will be a difficult task. However, if he's driven by the opportunity to win a championship, we could see a highly impactful version of Butler this time next year. If that's the case, the rest of the league may need to watch out.

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