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Mic Picks Up Jimmy Butler’s ‘White Boy’ Taunt During Warriors’ Win Over Nets

A viral courtside clip captured the exchange, with outlets split on whether it was aimed at rookie Danny Wolf.

Overview

  • The moment came late in the third quarter after Butler hit a pull-up jumper for an and‑one against Danny Wolf, with on‑court audio capturing repeated shouts of “white boy” and “shut the f— up.”
  • Stadium microphones and a circulating BrickCenter clip made the taunt widely audible beyond the arena.
  • Reports confirmed Golden State beat Brooklyn 120–107, with Butler scoring 21 points in 31 minutes and Wolf going scoreless on two shot attempts.
  • Coverage differed on interpretation, with at least one outlet labeling the comments racist while others noted uncertainty about the intended recipient.
  • As of the latest reports, there has been no team or NBA comment on the incident, and a separate exchange featured Draymond Green telling Nets superfan Mr. Whammy to sit down.