The atmosphere crackled with anticipation at Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center as the Golden State Warriors systematically dismantled the Kings’ defense, building a commanding 68-53 halftime advantage. But beneath the surface of another Warriors victory lay a deeper narrative – one that would cement Stephen Curry’s legacy among basketball’s greatest playmakers.

The Golden State Warriors are off to a 4-1 start since Jimmy Butler has arrived to the Bay Area. They made the swing of a trade at the deadline in hopes of building a playoff-caliber team around Stephen Curry one more time as his career is winding down.

The Golden State Warriors know their time with guard Steph Curry is coming to an end in the next few seasons, so trading for Jimmy Butler was a significant move in showing him the organization cares about trying to go for one more run.