Jimmy Butler honored his late father on the back of his jersey in his Golden State Warriors debut Saturday against the Chicago Bulls.

Jimmy Butler debuts a new name plate alongside a new number on his Warriors jersey, explains the meaning behind the change

Jimmy Butler chose to debut with "Butler III" on the back of his jersey as a tribute to his late father on his first death anniversary.

After months of rumors, the Miami Heat finally traded Jimmy Butler. On Wednesday night, just hours before the NBA trade deadline, the Heat traded Butler to the Golden State Warriors. On Saturday, Butler officially made his Warriors debut.

CHICAGO — Jimmy Butler took the court for the first time as a Warrior Saturday night, and he did so with a new-look jersey. When Butler discarded his warmup suit, the six-time All-Star revealed a distinct change to his jersey: above number 10 reads “Butler III.” “Forever and ever,” Butler said.

Jimmy Butler made an Instagram post highlighting star players wearing the No. 10 jersey, which he dons now with the Warriors.

After Jimmy Butler's 25-point debut, the Warriors lauded the impact of his presence on the court and how he gives the team a "swagger" that it has been missing this season.

In a 132-111 win over the Chicago Bulls - the team that drafted Butler - Butler had 25 points, two rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block. Butler went seven-of-12 from the field and 11-of-13 from the charity stripe. Butler missed his lone three.