Jimmy Butler was in the starting lineup for the Minnesota Timberwolves in their regular season opener against the San Antonio Spurs.

“I just want to hoop and be out there with my soldiers, go to war, try to the best of my ability help us win,” Butler said before the game.

“I think we’ll bring it,” Butler said. “If not you’ll see me yelling at people. That’s what I’m supposed to do. You’ll see me talking to some guys nicely, that’s what I’m supposed to do.”

Butler has a standing trade request to leave the Wolves.