Jimmy Butler Hosts Jonathan Kuminga for Dinner & Offers Advice

Jimmy Butler has never been shy about stepping up as a mentor, and this time, his support extends beyond the court.

Butler revealed after the Warriors win over the Pacers that he was inviting Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga over for dinner to help him navigate a rough patch offensively.

Hes actually going to come over to my house for dinner right now, Butler told reporters. But the thing that Ill tell you and Ill tell him Youre not going to play great every night, youre not going to play bad every night either. You stay right in the middle and you keep working and you keep doing what youre supposed to be doing every single day, and those days, they will even out.

Kuminga, who finished with 5 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists in 20 minutes, has been battling inconsistency from deep, going 0 for 5 from 3-point range on the night.

Still, Butler made it clear that his value extends well beyond scoring.

I wouldnt say that hes played bad, Butler said. Hes playing well enough on the defensive side, hes rebounding the basketball, its more than just scoring, which is what I try to tell him.

Jimmy Butler on Jonathan Kumingas rough night shooting:

I tell him Youre not going to play great every night. Youre not going to play bad every night either you stay right in the middle and keep working.

Butler is having Kumingas over at his place for dinner tonight. pic.twitter.com/qpKLCjAjUa

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The 21-year-old forward started the season strong with four straight double-digit outings, but his shot has cooled as Golden States offensive flow shifted. Butler, however, remains confident in Kumingas approach and potential.

I like all the threes that he takes Its a make-or-miss league if hes making them, we dont have this conversation, Butler noted. I just want him to keep that confidence high knowing that he belongs in this league, knowing that hes a starter on this team and its all going to turn around.