It’s All-Star season in the NBA, and that means the usual push from teams to get their top players to the big stage-this year, the spotlight lands on the Clippers’ brand-new Intuit Dome in February. The Warriors joined the campaign trail with a lighthearted video hyping up six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler, hoping to make a case for No. 7 in his first season with Golden State.
But Butler? He’s not exactly campaigning for votes.
In fact, he’s asking fans to do the opposite.
When the Warriors posted the video to their official Instagram, Butler chimed in with a comment that was classic Jimmy-funny, candid, and brutally honest. “Don’t vote for me guys,” he wrote, tossing in a few heart emojis for good measure.
“Instead somebody create a GoFundMe to send me to Barbados. Thanks in advance.
Go Warriors.”
That’s Jimmy Butler in a nutshell: fiercely competitive when it counts, but never afraid to poke fun at the process. And honestly, who could blame him? The All-Star break is the only real breather in an 82-game grind, and a beach in Barbados probably sounds a lot better than media scrums and exhibition defense.
Still, Butler’s play this season has been anything but vacation-mode. Through 25 games, he’s averaging 19.8 points per night-his best scoring clip in two seasons.
He poured in 31 points in a tough loss to the Suns last Thursday, then followed it up with 25 more in a bounce-back win over the same Phoenix squad on Saturday. That kind of production is exactly what the Warriors hoped for when they added him to the mix.
Golden State, sitting at 14-15, is still trying to find its rhythm this season. Steph Curry is doing Steph Curry things-lighting up the scoreboard with 28.8 points per game and looking like a lock for his 12th All-Star nod. Butler, on the other hand, might be a long shot to make the cut, especially with the Western Conference stacked with talent on the wing.
But here’s the thing: Butler doesn’t seem to mind. He’s never been one to chase accolades or pad stats for the sake of recognition. His focus is on winning-and maybe sneaking in a little sun and sand if the schedule allows.
So while the Warriors’ PR team might be pushing the All-Star narrative, Butler’s making it clear: he’d rather trade the bright lights of the Intuit Dome for a quiet beach chair in Barbados. And honestly? That kind of honesty is refreshing in a league where the All-Star race can sometimes feel more like a popularity contest than a performance-based honor.
Jimmy Butler doesn’t want All-Star votes… he wants a vacation 💀
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) December 23, 2025
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In the end, whether he’s in the All-Star lineup or soaking up rays somewhere tropical, Jimmy Butler’s going to do things his way. And that’s exactly what makes him one of the most unique personalities in the league.