The Golden State Warriors have been a different team since acquiring Jimmy Butler III at the NBA's trade deadline in February -- but this isn't the first time he changed a team for the better.

The Golden State Warriors have been so successful since the Jimmy Butler trade that it’s easy to forget the initial slate of rumors around the potential deal brought out more concern than excitement,

Jimmy Butler’s arrival has brought a new energy to the Warriors. His defense, leadership, and clutch mentality are exactly what the team needed to regain their edge. Fans and analysts alike are starting to believe Golden State could make another deep run with Jimmy in the mix.