Jimmy Butler is celebrating another year of life.
The Golden State Warriors star turned 36 on Sunday, September 14. He took to Instagram this past weekend to highlight some memories of his recent celebration.
Butler’s Warriors teammate, Buddy Hield, was in the mix to celebrate.
via @jimmybutler: another lap
Butler and Hield linked for the first time in their careers this past season. Heading into the 2024-2026 NBA season, Butler was suiting up for another season with the Miami Heat.
Meanwhile, Hield hit the free agency market last summer and was included in a sign-and-trade scenario between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Warriors.
Butler’s sixth season with the Heat was not going as planned. Heading into the year, it seemed that Miami was on thin ice with its superstar. Throughout the summer of 2024, Butler had trade rumors surrounding him. Although he played in 25 games for the Heat last season, Butler made some public comments, forcing Miami’s hand to trade him.
via @AnthonyVSlater: Buddy Hield welcomes Jimmy Butler to the podium and the two go back-and-forth. Hield: “Tell them you’re not Robin no more.”
Buddy Hield welcomes Jimmy Butler to the podium and the two go back-and-forth
Hield: “Tell them you’re not Robin no more.” pic.twitter.com/vBj5NSE4Rl
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 5, 2025
After dealing with a suspension-filled stretch, Butler got his wish. The Heat and the Warriors were the headliners of a complex trade, swapping out the All-Stars Andrew Wiggins and Butler.
Butler and Hield clicked right away. It seems the Warriors’ stars’ chemistry is growing before they head into their first full season playing together.
Last season, Hield played all 82 games for the Warriors. He averaged 11.1 points while shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc. Butler came on board and appeared in 30 games. He averaged 17.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists with the Warriors.
via @AnthonyVSlater: Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield postgame together. Buddy: “I was Batman today. I saved the day.”
Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield postgame together
Buddy: “I was Batman today. I saved the day.” pic.twitter.com/S66dGKqQkH
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 7, 2025
Before landing in Golden State, Hield had stints with the New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers, and the Philadelphia 76ers. Butler started his career with the Chicago Bulls before moving to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sixers, and the Heat.
Butler and Hield are both signed through 2027. The two standouts will put their high chemistry together on the court, alongside stars Steph Curry and Draymond Green, as they hunt for another Warriors title.
Butler is heading into year 15. Throughout his career, he has averaged 18.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists, while shooting 47 percent from the field and 33 percent from three. He’s been a part of 12 playoff runs, averaging 19.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists.
