Yet it has become increasingly clear that Butler is also most comfortable when he has the ability to dictate to the opposition. Frankly, it’s true of the vast majority of alpha players. One reality that is often overlooked in the arms race that the Warriors’ success has inspired in recent years. The secret to Golden State’s success isn’t just that they have three marquee scorers, but that two of those scorers are just as comfortable playing off the ball as they are with the ball. They are an anomaly in that sense. Far more common is the situation that the Sixers currently confront.