Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler returns to southern Florida to take on his former team, the Miami Heat , on Monday night. During his media availability before Monday's game, Butler reflected on his exit from the Heat while setting the record straight on his suspensions and his differences with team president Pat Riley.

The Golden State Warriors' trade for Jimmy Butler has been a resounding success over the first month and a half since the Warriors acquired Butler from the Miami Heat. The Warriors knew they needed to make a move in order to truly contend for their fifth championship under coach Steve Kerr, and Butler has provided exactly that.