The Warriors have so far reaped the rejuvenating effects of the Butler trade, going 14-3 since and keeping pace with the uber-competitive West to stay out of the play-in tournamen

And three stats highlight the difference he has made: When Butler came to the Warriors, he changed his number to 10 and, in a social media post, praised some of the finest attacking playmakers in soccer history. The man called his shot. He’s playing like a true trequartista out there.