‘We’re going to bring hell’: The Warriors are embracing the full Jimmy Butler experience

Draymond Green was running onto the court for the Golden State Warriors' game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday when he spotted a reporter interviewing Jimmy Butler in the hallway. 

Green stopped. He gave Butler a warm hug, flashing a wide grin. Then he took off again. 

"People like that, man, that's who you want to go to war with," Butler told FOX Sports as Green flew by. "F---king dogs that don't give a damn and do anything it takes to win."

Butler seemed genuinely excited to be on the Warriors a day after Miami traded him, ending a months-long standoff between him and the Heat that included him being suspended three times. He’s expected to make his Warriors debut Saturday against Chicago. 

Green is equally thrilled about the partnership. He was consulted by Warriors' general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. about the Warriors pursuing Butler, and gave his blessing without hesitation. 

"Everybody is afraid of guys who have some s--t to them," Green told FOX Sports. "But guys who don't have s--t to them don't win."

Butler is a controversial superstar. 

He led the Heat to two NBA Finals appearances and made a name for himself by shining on the biggest of stages, earning the moniker "Playoff Jimmy."  But he's also known for his time with Chicago, Minnesota, Philadelphia and, most recently, Miami, ending with varying degrees of drama. 

The Warriors landed Butler after a failed attempt to bring back Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant, who won two championships with Golden State in 2017 and 2018. Durant reportedly wasn't interested in a reunion after leaving in free agency in 2019 amid rising tensions. When Green was asked if he was surprised by Durant’s decision, he told FOX Sports: "No, not at all. Makes all the sense