Warriors’ Steve Kerr shares primary reason for Jimmy Butler’s lack of production

Steve Kerr wasn’t focused on shot totals when asked about Jimmy Butler’s recent lack of offensive impact. Instead, the Warriors coach acknowledged a broader issue: Golden State has not consistently put the ball in Butler’s hands and allowed him to control games the way he did late last season.Speaking to reporters after Golden State’s 136-131 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, Kerr emphasized that the responsibility starts with him.“I’ve got to find a way to get him more into the groove of the game,” Kerr said. “I don’t really consider Jimmy’s game to be dependent on how many shots he gets, but we do need his scoring. We do need his playmaking.”The Warriors struggled to slow Portland’s pace, falling into what Kerr described as a “track meet” against a younger, more athletic team. Golden State was unable to regularly dominate the game in the half-court — an area where Butler historically has been most effective.“I thought we did a better job last year of putting him in position to attack and create shots for people,” Kerr said. “We need to get back to that type of...