（原文发表于2月10日，作者为The Athletic网站的勇士队记Marcus Thompson Ⅱ，文章内容不代表译者观点）
巴特勒的价值及其无形影响力，在他穿上勇士球衣之前就已显现。而在他与勇士一同登场前，这种影响力已经可以从数据中窥见一斑。
交易达成后的两场比赛中，库里共出手66次，这是他职业生涯连续两场比赛中的最高出手次数。在对阵爵士时，他出手31次，而对湖人则是35次，这也是库里首次在连战中均超过30次投篮。尽管如此，他这66次尝试仅命中了25球，三分命中率只有31.6%，也部分解释了勇士为何会遭遇连续失利。
然而，当巴特勒加盟后，在首秀面对公牛的第三节，再一次展现出了这种能量。当时球队落后24分，库里开始疯狂进攻，仅12分钟内便出手11次。这一次，他找回状态，以单节24分彻底扭转局势，使得勇士最终以21分优势获胜。
毫无疑问，巴特勒的到来改变了库里的心态。他身边有了一位超级明星，一个35岁的老将，一个曾多次证明自己实力的人。这意味着什么？这是最后的一搏，是他们追逐第五座总冠军奖杯的新起点。“他（巴特勒）来到这里是为了帮助我们提升水平，”库里说，“看看他的职业生涯，可以发现当压力加大时，他表现越发突出。他是一名斗志昂扬、注定要赢得荣誉的人。”
随着核心阵容确定，各个主力合同时间线一致，因此合同到期时间也相应明确。所有新加入的球员都有一个共同目标：争取总冠军。因此球队基调已经设定，为这一切做准备就是“最后冲刺”。
虽然公牛并非强敌，但巴特勒的首秀让团队蓝图变得清晰可见。他如何与库里实现互补，也愈发明显。对于勇士而言，他们渴望得到由巴特勒所带来的改变，并且在心理层面上的积极影响更是不言而喻。不论他的平均得分或关键瞬间多少，都无法掩盖的是—— 巴特勒提升了球队竞争能力、侵略性和紧迫感——这些都是过去几年王朝时期最辉煌的时候却有所下滑的重要素质。
"这对我来说至关重要，”主教练科尔表示，“因为他给全队带来了自信。我认为其他队友，包括库里和格林，都因此受益匪浅。当每个人都充满力量和自信，你能够深刻感受到那种不同，无论是在攻防两端。有一种明显活跃气氛，我们需要这个。本赛季的大部分时候，我们一直停滞不前，没有形成这样的氛围。所以，这笔交易具有重大意义，它为我们注入了来自于巴特勒极大的信心。”
Bartlett's joy is evident, as he feels comfortable and ready to be himself again.
The Warriors are more than willing to accommodate Butler’s needs, provided that all players commit fully and prioritize teamwork. This agreement aligns perfectly with Butler’s values; he has never shied away from hard work or being a good teammate. The team embraces individuality in its ranks—whether it’s Klay, Iguodala, Cousins or Chris Paul—and views their relationship with Butler as an asset for the franchise.
The Warriors hope their culture will keep Butler happy. They understand the significant difference between themselves and his previous experience in Miami—a split marked by drama—but they believe he’ll thrive here. With a salary increase to $58 million per year on offer alongside promises of appreciation, acceptance and excellence surrounding him, they want him just to be himself.
"If we can handle Draymond Green," said owner Joe Lacob jokingly about dealing with personalities like Butler's while emphasizing how well General Manager Mike Dunleavy knows them both historically through Curry & Green who love playing together." I don’t foresee any major issues arising.” < p > “Butler is undoubtedly a true superstar,” noted another source close within league circles.“ He demonstrated this when scoring 25 points regardless of fatigue after nearly three weeks off due new systems implemented upon arrival” .Moreover ,his presence alters rotation allowing Steph play full quarters without needing extended breaks disrupting rhythm thanks enabling longer rests instead.< / p > < p > "A strong inside game combined foul drawing skills adds dimensions offensively while excelling transition plays too.’’ His charisma shines bright showcasing personality traits which make one curious why he's left teams before despite always leaving positive impressions behind.' 'He enjoys speaking candidly yet charming everyone around effortlessly dominating spaces even during tense moments.'' < p > Although not having mainstream exposure compared other NBA stars,Bulter commands respect exuding authenticity wherever goes naturally fitting role model status among peers also creating rapport easily establishing bonds quickly throughout locker rooms everywhere else alike! < P > Notably however there exist quirks unique only unto himself reflecting personal philosophy exhibiting habits ranging staying separate hotels traveling independently rather via team buses bringing along private entourage whenever possible nonetheless integrating smoothly given existing training staff led Rick Celebrini renowned across leagues already familiarized beforehand working closely since signing agreements recently made finalized confirming mutual trust established confidence ultimately surmounting potential restrictions imposed earlier down line fostering overall goodwill atmosphere conducive success moving forward thereafter!
This synergy highlights commitment shared expectations built over time leading fruitful outcomes anticipated under extraordinary circumstances prevailing presently witnessed unfolding events shaping future trajectory significantly impacting landscape entirely henceforth!” Bartlet emphasized clearly conveying sentiments expressed amidst excitement generated transitioning phase heralds promising journey awaiting ahead commencing soon enough!"
文章发布：2025-02-10
