It’s that time of year again-NBA All-Star season is heating up, and teams across the league are rolling out their campaigns to get their stars to the big stage at the Clippers’ brand-new Intuit Dome in February. The Warriors joined the party with a lighthearted video hyping up their six-time All-Star, Jimmy Butler, in hopes of earning him a seventh nod. But if you ask Butler, he’s got other plans for mid-February-and they involve a beach, not a basketball court.
“Don’t vote for me guys,” Butler wrote in the comments under the Warriors’ Instagram post. “Instead somebody create a GoFundMe to send me to Barbados.
Thanks in advance. Go Warriors.”
Toss in a few heart emojis, and you’ve got classic Jimmy-unfiltered, funny, and fully aware of what his body and mind need during a long NBA season.
And honestly, who could blame him? The All-Star break is supposed to be just that-a break. For a veteran like Butler, who’s been grinding for over a decade, the idea of a few quiet days in the sun probably sounds a lot more appealing than media day, skills challenges, and a fast-paced exhibition game.
Still, it’s not like Butler’s coasting through the season. Far from it.
He’s quietly putting together one of his more efficient campaigns in recent years, averaging 19.8 points per game over 25 outings-his best scoring mark since the 2021-22 season. Just this past week, he poured in 31 points in a loss to the Suns and followed it up with a 25-point effort in a win over Phoenix two nights later.
Jimmy Butler doesn’t want All-Star votes… he wants a vacation 💀
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) December 23, 2025
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That’s the kind of production that still turns heads, even if Butler himself isn’t campaigning for votes.
The Warriors, sitting at 14-15, are still finding their footing this season. Steph Curry remains the centerpiece, averaging a scorching 28.8 points per game and looking like a near-lock for his 12th All-Star appearance. Butler, meanwhile, is playing a key supporting role-bringing his signature toughness, midrange game, and veteran savvy to a team trying to climb back into the Western Conference mix.
But when it comes to the All-Star Game, Butler seems content to let the spotlight shine elsewhere. He’s never been the type to chase accolades for the sake of it. If anything, his comment is a reminder of what matters most to him: rest, recovery, and being ready when the games really count.
So while fans and teammates might want to see Butler back on that All-Star stage, don’t be surprised if his February plans involve palm trees instead of post-ups. And knowing Jimmy, he’ll be just fine with that.