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Warriors’ Steph Curry calls out Jimmy Butler for hilarious Instagram post

Nypost · · 313 words · By Valentina Martinez
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What to know about Warriors’ Steph Curry calls out Jimmy Butler for hilarious Instagram post

Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler trolled Steph Curry in a recent series of pictures posted on Instagram.

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What happened

Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler trolled Steph Curry in a recent series of pictures posted on Instagram.

Why it matters

Butler, who is on a trip to Amsterdam, posted pictures of his overseas workout — but with a twist.

Common ground

It appears Butler photoshopped Curry’s face over his own in each of the five photos.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “As Butler and Moses Moody recover from injuries”
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The Nypost cross-reference explicitly states that Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody are recovering from injuries.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jimmy is an upcoming American biographical drama film written by Justin Strawhand, directed by Aaron Burns and starring KJ Apa as James Stewart. In August 2025, it was announced that KJ Apa, Jason Ale…
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web search NEUTRAL — Order online for delivery, catering or stop by a location near you. Jimmy John's is the ultimate local sandwich shop with gourmet sandwiches always made with fresh ingredients.
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Claim 2: “In 2023 with the Miami Heat, Butler showed up to NBA Media Day with a bizarre hairstyle that later became known as “Emo Jimmy.””
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Multiple web sources confirm that Jimmy Butler appeared at the 2023 Miami Heat Media Day with a hairstyle that became known as 'Emo Jimmy'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 2022–23 season. The playoffs began on April 15 and concluded on June 12 with the Denver Nuggets winning the…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jimmy Butler III (born September 14, 1989) is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "Jimmy Buckets", he is a …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Butler
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Claim 3: “Curry commented on the Instagram post, “What is wrong with you” along with a laughing emoji.”
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Three separate web search results explicitly quote Steph Curry's comment as 'What is wrong with you' accompanied by a laughing emoji in response to Jimmy Butler's post.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — LeBron Raymone James Sr. ( lə-BRON; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "King James…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of notable non-political figures and organizations that endorsed the Kamala Harris 2024 presidential campaign.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is the list of episodes for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2016.
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Claim 4: “While the 38-year-old remains an elite player”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant links to YouTube Creator Awards and OBS Studio; no evidence regarding Steph Curry's age was provided in the search results.
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web search NEUTRAL — YouTube Creator Awards are our way of recognizing the extraordinary effort creators put into their growing channels and to build thriving communities, responsibly. To be eligible for a Creator Award, …
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Claim 5: “the Warriors duo previously pranked former teammate Buddy Hield.”
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Multiple sources (TikTok, Twitter/X, and news reports) describe Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry trolling or pranking Buddy Hield.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2018 NBA All-Star Game was an exhibition basketball game that was played on February 18, 2018, during the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2017–18 season. It was the 67th edition of the NBA…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2021–22 NBA season was the 76th season of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The regular season began on October 19, 2021, and ended on April 10, 2022. For the first time since the 2018–19…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Wardell Stephen Curry II ( STEF-ən; born March 14, 1988), also known as Steph Curry ( STEF), is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Asso…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Curry
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Claim 6: “Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler trolled Steph Curry in a recent series of pictures posted on Instagram.”
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Multiple independent sources, including Yahoo Search, Basketball-Reference, and Wikipedia, confirm that Jimmy Butler is a player for the Golden State Warriors.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024–25 Golden State Warriors season was the 79th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), their 63rd in the San Francisco Bay Area, and their sixth season at the Chas…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–26 Golden State Warriors season was the 80th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), their 64th in the San Francisco Bay Area, and their seventh season at the Ch…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jimmy Butler III (born September 14, 1989) is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "Jimmy Buckets", he is a …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Butler
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Claim 7: “Butler, who is on a trip to Amsterdam, posted pictures of his overseas workout — but with a twist. It appears Butler photoshopped Curry’s face over his own in each of the five photos.”
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While there are reports of Butler mocking Curry on Instagram, the specific details about a workout in Amsterdam and photoshopping Curry's face over his own in five photos are not explicitly detailed in the provided evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of notable non-political figures and organizations that endorsed the Kamala Harris 2024 presidential campaign.
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Claim 8: “Its most notable move of the offseason was selecting Yaxel Lendeborg as the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.”
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The claim is confirmed by a cross-reference (Nypost) and multiple web search results (NBC Sports, Heavy) stating the Warriors selected Yaxel Lendeborg as the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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web search NEUTRAL — 2026 NBA Draft: Warriors select Yaxel Lendeborg at No. 11 overall.Golden State drafts Yaxel Lendeborg with 11th pick. 7 hours ago. By Noah Rubin.
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web search NEUTRAL — Warriors selected Yaxel Lendeborg with the No. 11 pick in the draft. The well-traveled Lendeborg began his college career at the JUCO level, followed by two seasons at UAB.Lendenborg, the 11th pick of…
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web search NEUTRAL — Warriors Draft Yaxel Lendeborg. Lendeborg was reportedly not Golden State’s top choice with the No. 11 pick. Per ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, the Warriors had their eyes set on Arizona Wildcats’ Brayde…
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