The Jimmy Butler we know today is one of the top NBA players in the modern game. His life however was not easy by any means. He had a rough childhood and was raised by a single mother. The current small forward for the Miami Heat was at one point of time out on the streets as his mother had kicked him out of their home. Yet, through all the adversity, Jimmy Butler has made a name for himself and has earned massive respect amongst his peers and fans alike.
Butler, who grew up in Houston, Texas, has proved himself capable of being the leader of the team with his gameplay and leadership qualities. Best known as ‘Playoff Jimmy’ due to his significantly improved performances during the playoffs, Butler has managed to put on a display when it counts the most.
Jimmy Butler College
Jimmy Butler attended and played four seasons in college. He started his college basketball career at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas. Since his high school performances were not as eye-catching as he would have hoped, he never received offers from the top schools in the country.
However, not one to sit back and fold, Butler played well in his freshman season and averaged around 18.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. He drew interest from Division 1 schools. As luck would have it, he was offered an athletic scholarship by Marquette University which is where he played from his sophomore season.
At Marquette, Butler had to come off the bench in his sophomore season and thus his productivity was very less. However, he made it to the starting line-up in his junior season and then went on to have a decent two seasons before declaring for the 2011 NBA Draft.
In three seasons at Marquette, Butler averaged 12.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game.
Jimmy Butler High School
Jimmy Butler went to Tomball High School in Tomball, Texas, which is located nearly 40 miles away from Houston. Not much is known about his basketball progress while he was in high school, but as a junior he only averaged around 10 points per game.
He stepped up his game during his senior season and led the team as a captain as well. He finished with an average of 19.9 points per game to go with 8.7 boards. As a result of his performance, he was voted the team’s most valuable player for the year.
Jimmy Butler NBA Career
Selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 30th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, Butler was given limited time in his initial years. By his third season, he started seeing more game time which significantly improved his overall stats.
Throughout his NBA career, Butler has been a consistent player for any franchise he has played for. His NBA journey has seen him play for the Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves, Philadelphia 76ers, and currently the Miami Heat.
Unfortunately for him, despite being a top player in the league, Butler was never able to reach the NBA Finals until he signed with the Heat in the 2019-20 NBA season. Since then, he has led the franchise to two NBA Finals appearances, but has come out on the losing end both times. The latest one being the 2023 NBA Finals where they lost 4-1 to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.
FAQs
A. Jimmy Butler’s new deal is a three-year contract worth $146,396,031 which he signed prior to the start of the 2023 season with the Miami Heat.
A. According to online sources, Jimmy Butler’s net worth is approximately $80 million as of November 2023.
A. No, Jimmy Butler is not married but he is in a long term relationship with Kaitlin Nowak.
A. Jimmy Butler is a father to a beautiful girl named Rylee Butler who is four years old as of October 2023.
A. Jimmy Butler was born in Houston, Texas, on September 14, 1989.
