Jimmy Butler, born Jimmy Butler III, was born on September 14, 1989, in Houston, Texas. He is a professional basketball player competing for the Miami Heat in the NBA, as of 2024. Standing at 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm) and weighing 230 pounds (104 kg), he plays as a small forward. He played college basketball for Tyler Junior College and Marquette University before being selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 30th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.
Throughout his career, he has also been a member of several other teams: notably, he played for the Chicago Bulls from 2011 to 2017, then with the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2017 to 2018. Butler then had a stint with the Philadelphia 76ers during the year of 2019 before joining the Miami Heat in that same year where he continues to play as of 2024. Jimmy Butler has earned numerous accolades over the years. He is a six-time NBA All-Star, having been selected in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2022. Butler was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 2023 and has been a four-time All-NBA Third Team selection in 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021.
Jimmy Butler's Injury History
According to Spotrac, Here is the list of Jimmy Butler injuries he had as of 2024:
| Date of Injury | Injury Name | Description |
| November 10, 2024 - TBD | Ankle | Missed 2 games because of an ankle injury. |
| March 26, 2024 - March 28, 2024 | Illness | Out for 1 game due to illness. |
| March 17, 2024 - March 19, 2024 | Foot | Missed 2 games with a foot injury. |
| January 1, 2024 - January 14, 2024 | Foot | Sat out 7 games with a right toe/MP joint sprain. |
| December 20, 2023 - December 29, 2023 | Calf | Missed 4 games due to a calf injury. |
| November 25, 2023 - November 29, 2023 | Ankle | Out for 2 games due to ankle soreness. |
| April 7, 2023 - April 8, 2023 | Hand | Out for 1 game with a hand injury. |
| March 28, 2023 - March 28, 2023 | Neck | Missed 1 game due to neck discomfort. |
| January 24, 2023 - January 26, 2023 | Back | Missed 1 game due to back soreness. |
| December 26, 2022 - December 27, 2022 | Ankle | Missed 1 game due to an ankle injury. |
| December 20, 2022 - December 22, 2022 | Illness | Sat out 1 game due to illness. |
| December 14, 2022 - December 14, 2022 | Injury Management | Missed 1 game for injury management. |
| December 6, 2022 - December 7, 2022 | Knee | Out for 1 game due to a knee injury. |
| November 18, 2022 - December 1, 2022 | Knee | Missed 7 games due to right knee soreness. |
| November 2, 2022 - November 6, 2022 | Hip | Missed 2 games because of a hip injury. |
| April 10, 2022 - April 10, 2022 | Toe | Sat out 1 game with a toe injury. |
| March 18, 2022 - March 20, 2022 | Toe | Missed 1 game due to a toe injury. |
| March 12, 2022 - March 14, 2022 | Toe | Missed 1 game with a toe injury. |
| March 9, 2022 - March 10, 2022 | Illness | Out for 1 game due to illness. |
| March 3, 2022 - March 4, 2022 | Toe | Sat out 1 game with a toe injury. |
| February 1, 2022 - January 31, 2022 | Toe | Missed 1 game with a toe injury. |
Major injuries Jimmy Butler sustained in the NBA
Jimmy Butler has sustained several major injuries throughout his NBA career, including significant knee and foot injuries. Some of these injuries have caused him to miss some games.
Knee (November 2022 - December 2022)
In November 2022, Jimmy Butler suffered a right knee sprain during a game, causing him to miss seven consecutive games from November 18, 2022, to December 1, 2022, due to right knee soreness. He returned to the court on December 2, 2022, against the Boston Celtics.
Foot (January 2024)
In late December 2023, Jimmy Butler suffered a foot injury during the Miami Heat's game against the Utah Jazz on December 30 as per the Heat's post on X. He exited the game after 22 minutes with an apparent right toe/MP joint sprain as per Yahoo Sports. This injury sidelined him for seven games from January 1, 2024, to January 14, 2024. After treatment and rehabilitation, Butler returned to action on January 15, 2024, playing against the Brooklyn Nets as per Basketball Reference.
FAQs on Jimmy Butler
A. Jimmy Butler was born on September 14, 1989, in Houston, Texas, United States.
A. Jimmy Butler plays as a small forward and shooting guard for the Miami Heat in the NBA.
A. Jimmy Butler plays for the Miami Heat, as of 2024.
A. Jimmy Butler is 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters) tall.
A. Jimmy Butler played college basketball at Tyler Junior College from 2007 to 2008 and at Marquette University from 2008 to 2011.
A. Jimmy Butler made his NBA debut on January 1, 2012, with the Chicago Bulls.
