In the NBA regular season, the Warriors defeated the Clippers 98-79 at home. Butler accepted an interview with reporters after the game.

Reporter: You were a 3D player when you entered the league.

Butler: When I entered the league?

Reporter: 3D players.

Butler: Maybe it’s just defense, I don’t have a three-pointer.

In his rookie season, Butler averaged 2.6 points and 1.3 rebounds per game, and his three-point shooting percentage was only 18.2% (2 of 11 three-pointers throughout the season).

In this campaign, Butler played 32 minutes, making 9 of 12 shots, 3 of 4 three-pointers, and no free throws in the game! Scored a game-high 21 points plus 5 rebounds and 5 assists.