Warriors teammates Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield are back at it with their adored love-hate relationship.
Butler first was asked what the score would be if he and Hield played each other in a 1-on-1 game.
“1-on-1? Ah, man. Too many [points] to zero,” Butler confidently stated. “Buddy has no chance.”
Hield later was captured talking about the matchup, admitting he can’t guard the six-time NBA All-Star in a 1-on-1 battle but has a better shot during a live 5-on-5 rep.
“On a 1-on-1 setting? Yes, he could go by me,” Hield said. “5-on-5? He’s going to jump in the air [and pass it]. I’m a better 5-on-5 defender than 1-on-1 against him because he’s just trying to bully. There’s all this space.”
Butler, of course, disagreed with what Hield was saying, stating he only shoots jump shots when they play 1-on-1 together — something the two argued about in a back-and-forth exchange.
“Let’s watch the film,” Butler said. “Buddy has never beat me 1-on-1.”
“I haven’t,” Hield responded. “I will admit I haven’t.”
At least Hield is honest.
The humble response perhaps gave Butler a change of heart, as he thought maybe that day would be the day his sharpshooting teammate finally would beat him.
“Today, Buddy can beat me,” Butler said.
In just a matter of days, the frenemies will shift from going against each other to fighting alongside one another as the Warriors chase a deep playoff run during the 2025-26 NBA season, and ultimately, a championship.
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