Butler talks about the balance between the individual and the team: Improve yourself in the offseason and the purpose of playing games is to win.

The reporter went to the scene today to follow the Warriors' 98-79 home victory over the Clippers and attended the press conference after the game. Butler was interviewed, and Xiaoba compiled part of his interview.

Reporter: Jimmy, about ten years ago, that season you completed one of the most significant improvements in my memory. You entered the league as a "three-point + defensive role player" (3D), and then you really-

Butler: I was... what?

Reporter: Three-point + defensive (3D) player.

Butler: Maybe it’s just defense (laughing).

Reporter: This topic was discussed very hotly that year. You shot 43% from three-point range at the time, but your overall level has improved tremendously since then. You added isolations and pick-and-roll offense, and you had a lot of experienced veterans around you at that time.

The situation in Kuminga now is somewhat similar to yours at that time. How do you balance personal progress, career advancement, and the current needs of the team?

Butler: No matter what you do on the court, it must eventually be converted into "winning". Are you playing a winning game? Whether it's 50 points, 30 assists, 10 steals, or no steals or points, as long as you're on the court, are you helping the team win?

Yes, of course you need to grow and improve your skills. You shouldn't come back to a new season with exactly the same players. You need to work hard in the offseason to improve yourself.

But whether it's scoring, defending, rebounding, or passing the ball - it means nothing if the team doesn't win.

I want to believe that I tried my best to help the team win back then. It's the same now. I also know that when Kuminga is on the court, his goals are the same - when you go out there and play, are you using your minutes to help the team win.