In a recent interview, NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith admitted that he was wrong about Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors this season.

It is not often that Stephen A. Smith admits that he was wrong on air, making it noteworthy every time he does. On the Sunday edition of ‘NBA Countdown’ Smith made the rare admission by saying he misjudged Jimmy Butler’s fit with the Golden State Warriors at the 2025 NBA trade deadline.

Stephen A. Smith breaks down everything he has liked from the Warriors since acquiring Jimmy Butler.

It only took five games for the Golden State Warriors and new star Jimmy Butler to get ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith to change his tune about the blockbuster trade’s impact. The morning after the trade, Smith tried to downplay how much Butler would help the Warriors on “First Take,

Since the Golden State Warriors implemented Jimmy Butler into their lineup, they've been on a roll. They are 4-1 since trading for the star forward, and they are looking to improve on that record with a coming matchup against the Dallas Mavericks.

Jimmy Butler has been playing so well that prominent members of the NBA media are being forced to backtrack on statements they made. Due to how Butler’s time with the Miami Heat came to an end, ESPN analyst Stephen A.

In a recent interview, NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith admitted that he was wrong about Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors this season.

Adding Butler was a risk for Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. This season, Butler demanded his way out of South Beach after having a soured relationship with Miami Heat executive Pat Riley.

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith admits he was "wrong" about Jimmy Butler's fit with the Warriors following trade deadline move

A couple of weeks after doubting Jimmy Butler's fit with the Golden State Warriors, Stephen A. Smith changed his mind.

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith ripped Golden State forward Draymond Green for saying that his Warriors teams made for the best NBA era.

Renowned NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith has weighed in on the NBA Coach of the Year debate, revealing his pick under one condition while excluding names like Steve Kerr from contention.