Why Buddy Hield Said Jimmy Butler Is No Longer Robin — He’s Alfred
After the Warriors clinched a dramatic Game 7 win over the Rockets, it was Buddy Hield—not just Steph Curry—who took center stage. But it wasn’t just his on-court performance making headlines. It was what he said at the post-match press conference that had fans and players laughing.
While addressing the media, Buddy spotted Jimmy Butler and couldn’t resist turning the moment into comedy gold.
“Jimmy Butler everybody!” he declared with a showman’s flair.
Jimmy, unfazed: “Get off the stage!”
Buddy, grinning: “Tell them you’re not Robin no more! He’s Alfred! His name is Butler!”
What Did He Mean?
To decode Buddy’s joke, we have to go back to a comment Jimmy Butler made himself. In an earlier interview, Butler humbly referred to himself as “Steph Curry’s Robin.” It was a self-aware nod to being a complementary piece rather than the main man—a rare admission in a league full of alpha personalities.
Buddy took that reference and ran with it.
In superhero lore, Robin is Batman’s sidekick—a brave, capable second-in-command. But Alfred? He’s the butler. He gives advice, patches wounds, maybe serves tea—but he stays out of the action.
So when Buddy said Jimmy’s no longer Robin but Alfred, it was a playful jab suggesting Butler had taken a step further into the background.
And then came the punchline that tied it all together:
“His name is Butler!”
A perfect blend of comic book roasting, basketball banter, and wordplay.
Not Just Trash Talk—It’s Buddy Being Buddy
It’s worth noting this wasn’t heat-of-the-moment beef. Buddy and Jimmy have a long-standing rapport built on mutual respect and nonstop ribbing. Their back-and-forths have become part of their on-court charm—like NBA sitcom episodes that write themselves.
This jab just happened to come after Buddy went off in Game 7, making it feel extra personal and perfectly timed.
What’s Next?
Up next for Batman (Steph), and Robin (Jimmy) is a semifinal showdown against Ant-Man himself—Anthony Edwards. The rising Minnesota star has been waiting in the shadows, ready for the spotlight.
The real question now:
Can Ant-Man shrink the Warriors’ momentum and add Steph Curry to a growing collection of playoff trophies that already includes Kevin Durant and LeBron James?
The superhero metaphors might be playful—but the stakes are real.
One thing’s for sure: This playoff run has gone full Marvel, and we’re all here for the next episode.
