Steve Kerr's latest decision impacts Jonathan Kuminga as the Warriors continue their strong playoff push with Jimmy Butler.

In 32 games this season, Kuminga had been averaging 16.8 points. His impending return will alter the Warriors rotation, which seems to have found a rhythm with Butler's addition. Butler has been a plus-62 in the box score in his five games with the Warriors.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr highlighted Jimmy Butler’s game-changing role in their dominant victory over the Sacramento Kings. The arrival of Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors has ignited a wave of optimism across the Bay Area.

The arrival of Butler, who is a better and more experienced version of Kuminga, has revitalized the Warriors, who have gone 3-1 since the trade. It is a big question mark if Kuminga can co-exist with Butler, who likes him, is a non-shooting wing and prefers to attack the rim.

The Golden State Warriors, prior to the trade deadline, decided to take a risk. They stepped up to the plate and decided that taking a chance on a disgruntled Jimmy Butler, who’s done nothing but frustrate the Miami Heat brass,