The Heat were by no means a top contender in the East when Butler was traded, but without their star they struggled to win games. Miami's struggles were on full display in its first-round matchup with the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers.

Things couldn’t be more different for Butler now as he’s thriving with the Warriors, after a rough ending in Miami. Butler delivered an efficient, composed showing, scoring 27 points on 7-of-12 shooting (58.3%). He also hit 1-of-2 from deep, finishing at 50% from three.

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat season ending on a frustrating sweep to the Cleveland Cavaliers, there's no doubt that the year will be remembered for how Jimmy Butler exited the team. As Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra touched on the impact of the saga with Butler, so did stars Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo after the conclusion of the season.