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A recent proof of Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry's off-court friendship was shown during a behind-the-scenes clip from a Google commercial.

The Golden State Warriors didn’t just add another All-Star when they brought in Jimmy Butler from Miami midway through last season. They added a personality. Butler has slipped into the Warriors’ rotation like he’s been there all along.

The veteran squad had nothing but positive things to say about the Thunder. Steve Kerr was left speechless at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's dominance. Draymond Green said their camaraderie is what makes OKC special, as the entire roster can step up for whatever absences it has.

With Steph Curry out, one Warriors rookie stepped up, drawing massive praise from teammate Jimmy Butler and coach Steve Kerr.

Jimmy Butler: "I think he's partly correct. We just have to decide to do whatever it takes to win. Everybody might have to sacrifice something. I can’t tell you what that sacrifice might be — it may be different for every individual,

Jimmy Butler is offering support and advice to Jonathan Kuminga as the young forward works through a brief scoring slump.

Curry generated 46 points (13-25 FG, 5-16 3Pt, 15-16 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals across 34 minutes of Wednesday's 125-120 win over San Antonio. 22 of Curry's 46 points came in the third quarter as part of an emphatic response to a letdown 11-point performance in his previous game.