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Despite the high-profile nature of Butler's arrival, veteran sports analysts, including Stephen A. Smith, remain unconvinced that this trade will elevate the Warriors beyond their current standing in the league. Smith expressed skepticism, asserting that Jimmy Butler, while undeniably a high-caliber player, does not fit the mold of a game-changing acquisition for Golden State. He argued that if Butler had been traded to a team like the Phoenix Suns, alongside stars like Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, it would have been classified as a "mega deal."