That's never going to change. He returned to the lineup on March 13 (his 28th birthday), when the Wizards hosted the Cavaliers. Butler played for nine teams in 14 NBA seasons, was a two-time All-Star and was part of the 2011 Dallas Mavericks team that topped Miami for the NBA title. The history of trades for the No. [18] On March 2, 2015, he was ruled out for three to six weeks with a left elbow injury. Butler met Andrea in the early 2000s when he played for the University of Connecticut. Butler has a daughter and son from a previous relationship. [29] On January 14, he scored a career-high 53 points in a 115111 overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers. [6] He was named co-Big East player of the year (along with Pittsburgh's Brandin Knight) and a second-team All-American. He is the eldest child of Mattie Claybrook Paden. [51] On April 6, 2017, he recorded his fourth career triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 10290 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. He spent two seasons at UConn, where he averaged 18 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, and was then drafted No. Jimmy Butler ( Miami Heat) with an and one vs the Philadelphia 76ers, 03/01/2023. Caron got his nickname Tuff Juice from the then Washington Wizards coach, Eddie Jordan. Currently, he is an assistant coach for the Miami Heat of the NBA. [80] On December 9, Butler was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week after he averaged 27.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game. In 2021, he led the league in steals. 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Jimmy Butler's near triple double helps Miami secure 101-99 win in Philadelphia The Heat get their first W after all-star break and snap 4 game losing streak. [84], On August 31, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Butler scored a then playoff career-high 40 points on 13-of-20 shooting from the field in a 115104 win over the first-seeded Milwaukee Bucks. [11] The following season, he played all 82 games for the Bulls. [16] On November 22, Butler scored a game-leading 38 points, his largest single game total since 2009, during an overtime 115-107 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.[17]. After a stellar 14-year NBA playing career, that included winning an NBA Championship with Dallas (2011) and a pair of All-Star appearances with Washington (2007 and 2008), Caron Butler returned home to Miami prior to the 2020-21 season to where his NBA career began nearly 20 years prior. Ive known that since Day 1. But when you get that shot and you get that chance, you make the most of it. [123][124], Butler and his girlfriend have a daughter. He was a point shy of his career high, which he got on January 14, 2016, and scored 20 points in the first half and 17 in the game's final four minutes. He filled numerous roles with Turner Sports including being featured on NBA TVs signature studio show, NBA Game Time, and NBA on TNTs PlayersOnly franchise. The Lakers struggled with injuries and a midseason coaching change however, and failed to make the playoffs. Butler was born in Houston on September 14, 1989. But she has a great heart.". He became the first Bulls player to score 50 points since Jamal Crawford in 2004. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? [54] On December 3, he scored 20 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves' 112106 win over Los Angeles Clippers. Jimmy Butler can only watch when the NBA playoffs begin this weekend, but the Chicago Bulls two-time All-Star still will have something to cheer about despite missing the postseason. Be like Mike? Again, he shocked everyone averaging 20.3 and 7.5 rebounds per game. "[6][7], In a summer basketball league before his senior year at Tomball High School, he was noticed by Jordan Leslie, a freshman football and basketball player at the school, who challenged him to a three-point shooting contest. Butler was arrested from his high school for possessing a gun and a packet of cocaine at age 14. [33] In his autobiography entitled Tuff Juice: My Journey from the Streets to the NBA, he states that teammates, namely Kobe Bryant,[8] have tried to curb his Mountain Dew addiction. Despite 32 points from Butler, the Huskies lost a close game to the eventual national champion Maryland Terrapins. 127 junior college prospect in 2008.[9]. [45] On January 7, he hit the 40-point mark for the third time in six games, finishing with 42 points in a 123118 overtime win over the Toronto Raptors. At one point, he was locked in solitary confinement for two weeks after a fight with another inmate. Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Emmys STARmeter Awards San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events He frequently suffered from injuries and missed many matches. He dealt drugs and was arrested more than a dozen times before spending more than a year in prison on drug possession and firearms charges. [65] The Timberwolves went on to lose the series in five games. [49] On February 25, 2017, he recorded his third career triple-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 11799 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. And the Atlanta Falcons are going to find that out about him real soon. He played for nine teams in his 14-year career, crossing paths with Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant, Gilbert . He currently works as an assistant coach of the Miami club, Heats. Oct 17, 2017 at 10:25 am. Jimmy Butler (23) Jimmy Butler (11) Jimmy Butler (9) Wells Fargo Center 20,859 33-29 March : 0-0 (home: 0-0; road: 0-0) Game Date Team Score High points Caron Butler Rumors All NBA Players #0 Caron Butler Position:- Born:03/13/80 Height:6-7 / 2.01 Weight:216 lbs. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. <<< Chris Andersen Bio: NBA & Net Worth >>>. Butler made two All-Star teams during his days with the Washington Wizards. Heat assistant Caron Butler, who played for the Heat in 2002-2004, recently joined former NBA players Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes on their"All The Smoke" podcast. [32] He was voted to play in the 2016 NBA All-Star Game, but the injury forced him to drop out, and he was subsequently replaced in the East team by teammate Pau Gasol. "Adding Caron Butler and Drew Gooden, we've been able to go back about 15 years into Wizards history, with two of the most popular players of this era working our games," NBC Sports Washington. It was survival, Butler said on the Oprah Winfrey Show. [11][12] He scored a then career-high 28 points against the Toronto Raptors on April 9. Nobody thought Id be where I am right now. [35] After a three-game absence, he returned to action on March 14 against the Toronto Raptors. Butler was again traded in November 2018, this time to the Philadelphia 76ers. 10 teams that could have interest, and how much cash he could get, Trade for Aaron Rodgers? [109][110] In the decisive Game 7, the Heat were eliminated despite 35 points and nine rebounds from Butler, including 24 points in the first half. In 34 minutes of action, he recorded 24 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal in a 108100 win, helping the Bulls snap a four-game losing streak. Miami would rely on Butler immediately despite being a rookie, and he would start in all 78 games he played in during the season, averaging 15.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and finished 8th in the league in steals with 1.8 per game. Butler was nicknamed "Tough Juice"[8] by coach Eddie Jordan for his aggressive and passionate play,[9] epitomized by Butler's 20 rebounds in the Game 6 loss of opening-round series against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. [87] In Game 3 of the 2020 NBA Finals, Butler finished with 40 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists and became the third player in Finals history to record a 40+ point triple-double, joining LeBron James (then with Cleveland) in 2015 and Jerry West with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1969. In July 2019, he signed with the Heat. NBA Top 10 du jour : Jimmy Butler l'arrive d'un alley oop, c'est beau . [11][13] Two days later, he recorded his first NBA double-double game with 22 points and a then career-high 14 rebounds against the New York Knicks. I remember writing my mother letters, so many letters, telling her how much I loved her and if I was to get out, I would never, ever hurt her again, he said. Thats big. As the Cavaliers face the Warriors in the NBA Finals for the third year in a row, Jimmy Kimmel recruited some of the league's finest for a new rendition of his popular segment "Mean Tweets." On. As a result, he played in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball for about two years in the late 90s. Leslie signed a futures contract with the Falcons in January worth a non-guaranteed $450,000 this season and $540,000 next season. However, he could not focus on his studies. Caron Butler has a case to be the most interesting man to ever play in the NBA. "Honestly, I enjoyed it a lot," Leslie said. Butler's 47 points were the seventh-most in NBA history for a player facing elimination. On June 21, 2016, Butler exercised his player option with the Kings for the 201617 season. [60] Butler chose to not play in the All-Star Game, prioritizing the stretch run of the season and thought the rest would benefit him. My father. Professional athletes take great pride in their alma maters, so we gave Jalen Rose and Glenn Robinson III from Michigan and Andre Drummond and Caron Butler from UConn the opportunity to defend their schools with their brains in #CollegeKnowledge. [100] On April 7, Butler and Miami clinched the No. Caron had started his NBA league journey when the Miami Heat selected him in the 2002 NBA draft. [64] In Game 3 of the Timberwolves' first-round playoff series against the Rockets, Butler hit four 3-pointers among his 28 points in a 121105 win. After getting released from the juvenile center, he joined the Park School again. On July 10, 2013, Butler was traded to the Phoenix Suns alongside Eric Bledsoe in a three-way trade that had both Jared Dudley from the Suns and JJ Redick from the Milwaukee Bucks join the Clippers and two different second round picks being sent to the Bucks. Upon arriving in Washington, Butler signed a 5-year, $46 million deal with the team. and rebounding (7.6 rpg). Caron Butler Shoots To Elevate Others 06/06/2017. [46] Two days later, he was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, January 2 through Sunday, January 8. The 2020-21 season marked his initial foray into the world of coaching and he now begins his third season as an assistant coach on Erik Spoelstras staff. Butler, along with Racine developer. James Caron Butler (born March 13, 1980) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is an assistant coach for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Butler followed his spectacular freshman campaign with an even better sophomore season, averaging 20.3 points per game and 7.5 rebounds per game, leading the Huskies to both regular season and tournament Big East titles, and was named Big East tournament MVP. [37], Butler is the son of Mattie Claybrook Paden. [27], On November 14, 2020, the Miami Heat announced that they had hired Butler as assistant coach. On March 1, 2014, Butler signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder. [2] His straws of choice are from McDonald's. Caron Butler on IMDb: Movies, Tv, Celebrities, and more. After playing limited minutes to begin the 201213 season, he saw significant minutes over the second half of the season, including starting all 12 playoff games. Caron Butler has co-authored the bookbased on a young boy trying to count on a basketball team coached by a former NBA starwith YA author Justin A. Reynolds. After Butler was sent to a juvenile institution, he began to change his life by reading Bible verses. [22] They went on to win Game 6 of the series, moving them onto the semi-finals where they lost 42 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Butler became the second player with multiple 30-point triple-doubles in the same Finals series, joining James in 2015. Butler, though, got his life together after his time in prison. [98] On January 23, 2022, during a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James, Butler surpassed James for first place on the Heat all-time triple-doubles list. In 2017, he participated within Global Mixed Gender Basketball (GMGB), which is the first professional basketball league to support unified play between men and women, by being a color commentator for games. [30] On February 5, Butler suffered a left knee strain in a game against the Denver Nuggets[31] and missed nearly four weeks. Finally, he announced his retirement from his professional career on February 6, 2018. But theres some people out there that have good hearts and good intentions thats trying to better their self and just going about it a little bit in the wrong way. [23], On July 9, 2015, Butler re-signed with the Bulls to a five-year, $95 million contract. (John Woike / Hartford . Although his friend's mother and stepfather, who had six other children between them, were reluctant at first, they took him in within a few months. [116], On January 10, 2023, Butler tied his season-high with 35 points, along with seven rebounds, four assists, four steals and three blocks in an 112111 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jordans always going to compete. March 1, 2023, 7:01 PM. Look what happened in my life with some direction.. [71] On November 25, he recorded 34 points and 12 rebounds and made a 3-pointer with 2.3 seconds remaining to give the 76ers a 127125 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. May 11 rebounds pa si Butler, kapos ng isang assist para sa triple-double at may 4 steals pa. Nag-ambag ng 14 points si Gabe . Butler was selected with the 30th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. Butler began taking his interest in basketball seriously when he looked out his window at a basketball court at Ethan Allen Juvenile Detention. His mother raised him and his half-brother, Melvin III as a single mother. And then finally I was like, 'Can he live with us?' [21] On April 25, Butler again set a playoff career high with 33 points, in a Bulls' 9290 loss to the Bucks, cutting their series lead to 32. $1.69. Butler has been open about his struggles as a youth in Racine, Wisconsin. Forget the NBA, Butler wanted to be the best drug dealer in town. Later on, he joined the Maine Central Institute for a brief period. The two married each other in Las Vegas in 2005. He made 16 of 29 shots, including 4-of-8 from the three-point range and all 11 free throws. In addition, he played for about half a dozen other clubs, from which he received about $55 million. [68] He appeared in 10 of the Timberwolves' first 13 games before being traded in early November. In addition, he has black-colored hair and dark brown eyes. The Heat set an NBA record by making all 40 of their free throws, the last of those coming on Butlers three-point play with 12.9 seconds left in the game. Caron Butler joins Colin Cowherd on today's show to talk NBA. Chip Carter married Caron Griffin in 1973. [1] Butler played in Amateur Athletic Union basketball in 1998 and 1999. [11] At the season's end, he was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team. Joakim Noah Bio: NBA, Team Ambassador, Girlfriend Who Is Aaron Rodgers Wife? Thats something I can pick his brain about: how to get in and out of cuts better.". Meanwhile, he has won many awards and accolades in his professional career, including the championship ring in 2011. After signing with the Heats in 2002, he received about $1.6 million for his rookie season alone. Considered a two-star recruit by 247Sports.com,[8] he was listed as the No. During his two seasons as a starter with the Clippers, he helped the team reach the playoffs twice. [11] He scored a season-high 26 points against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 30. He then bounced between the homes of various friends, staying for a few weeks at a time before moving to another house. In December of 2011, Butler signed a three-year, $24 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. Butler torched the Sixers all night. Butler also achieved the most 40-point, 5-rebound and 5-assist playoff games in Heat history with three, one more than James and Wade. The couple is gifted with three beautiful daughters. Butler was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin, where he suffered through a rough childhood; he was a drug dealer at age 12 and arrested 15 times before the age of 15. He was a senior, I was a freshman, but you couldnt tell the difference with the way we pushed each other.". [2] While playing for the Washington Wizards, he had an addiction to Mountain Dew. Butler was drafted with the 30th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. [53] In his debut for the Timberwolves in their season opener on October 18, Butler scored 12 points in a 10799 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Feedback on our suggestions. Talking about his body measurements, he stands 2.01 meters (6 feet 7 inches) tall and weighs around 228 lb (103 kg). [102][103] In Game 4 of the series, on April 24, Butler recorded 36 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, four steals and zero turnovers in a 11086 win. [70] He made his debut for the 76ers two days later, scoring 14 points in a 111106 loss to the Orlando Magic. Together with teammate Bam Adebayo who posted 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, they became the first pair in league history to register triple-doubles in the same game more than once. He had other things on his mind. [38][39], Caron and Andrea Pink Butler met at UConn's pre college summer program. Most recently he earned acclaim hosting the NBA Together initiative. "Ive been to several organizations. In 2015, he was named the NBA Most Improved Player. The Nets went even bigger -- four years and $30 million, according to sources -- but Butler preferred to play in Los Angeles alongside Griffin and Gordon. However, his time with the Wizards did not go untainted with injuries. He was a two-time NBA All-Star and was named to the NBAs All-Rookie Team in 2002-03. [44], On January 2, 2017, Butler scored 52 points in a 118111 win over the Charlotte Hornets. The story has been well-documented how Butler was kicked out the house by his mother at age 13 and, without a father, found himself a homeless teen growing up in Houston. In one of these detention centers, he became aware of his basketball abilities. He embraces it. Butler's final NBA game was on April 11, 2016 in a 105 - 101 victory over the Phoenix Suns where he recorded 7 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block. [106][107] On May 21, Butler injured his right knee and did not play in the second half of Game 3. I was at high school and the ATF came in and they caught me with a quarter ounce of cocaine and a handgun. On January 17, 2007, Butler converted his first game-winning basket, a dunk following a pass from DeShawn Stevenson with 2.2 seconds remaining against the Knicks to give the Wizards a 9998 win. 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Butler went 6/8 shooting and made . Butler looked up to drug dealers like Jimmy "Junebug" Carter, who described himself as "The Santa Claus of the ghetto.". Butler earned All-Rookie First Team honors following the 2002-03 season after leading the HEAT in points, field goals made and attempted, free throws made and attempted, steals and minutes played. In addition, he is the author of two books. It's a journey bigger than just basketball. Nicknamed "Jimmy Buckets",[1][2] he is a six-time NBA All-Star, a four-time All-NBA Team honoree, a five-time NBA All-Defensive Team honoree, and an Olympic gold medalist, having won a gold medal in 2016. #Kimmel #GameNight #NBAFinals. Gerard Butler (300) Jimmy Butler Caron Butler . His teammates started calling him Tough Juice because he frequently motivated them for a better game even when he struggled to recover from the injury. Eventually, they traded him to the Dallas Mavericks on February 13, 2010. [22] However, he was later waived by the Bucks on June 30, 2015.[23]. [95], On August 7, 2021, Butler was signed to a reported four-year, $184 million contract extension by the Heat. The Lakers had been a title contender but were now in rebuilding mode, led by superstar guard Kobe Bryant. [56] On December 18, he had a 37-point effort in a 108107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Butler spoke of it saying, "God puts stuff in front of you for a reason." After six seasons in Chicago, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in June 2017. Jimmy Butler a sonn la rvolte cette nuit : le boss du Heat en avait marre de perdre alors il l'a fait savoir. [28] Two days later, he recorded 32 points and a then season-high 10 assists in a 117106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. When he was 11, he wanted to be like Junebug. Land Of Basketball.com Teams, players profiles, awards, stats, records and championships. [91], On February 11, 2021, Butler recorded his 10th career triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the Heat's 10194 win over the Houston Rockets. Racine native and former NBA player Caron Butler teaches basketball to children in China as part of Jr. NBA. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. [19] Butler finished the season having played in 22 regular season games and 17 playoff games for the Thunder, as they qualified for the Western Conference Finals where they were defeated by the San Antonio Spurs. Youve got murders in there. [35] The party was held in May 2007, and the event was primarily reported by Internet blogs, since Wizards PR purposely did not cover the event to preserve the sincerity of Butler's gesture. Butler has stated that he still struggles with his addiction to this day. They discussed Jimmy. [62] Two days later, he underwent meniscus surgery and was ruled out indefinitely. He scored eight consecutive Heat points at the end of regulation just to get them into the extra session. Butler's meteoric rise resulted in a five-year, $92 million contract last summer. [73] Two days later, he had a second straight 38-point game in a 117111 win over the Detroit Pistons. Andrea gave birth to their first baby girl, Mia, in 2004, a year before their marriage. Moreover, he has co-written a book named Shot Clockwith Justin A. Reynolds, which will soonbe released in September 2022. [111] With 16 seconds left in the fourth quarter, he missed a three-pointer that would have given the Heat the lead in an eventual 10096 loss. [1] Butler discovered his love for basketball while at a youth detention center. Once again, the offseason meant Butler would be shipped again, as the Lakers traded him and Chucky Atkins to the Washington Wizards for Kwame Brown and Laron Profit. Throughout the journey, Butler never neglected the impactful relationship he established with Leslie. One thing about Julio is hes just God-given. Jordan Leslie isnt a household name just yet, but the former BYU and UTEP wide receiver who went undrafted is trying to earn recognition after spending time on the Falcons practice squad last season. He became part of Washington's new "Big 3", a trio made up of teammates Gilbert Arenas and Antawn Jamison. He also became the fifth player since 1978 to have at least 45 points and zero turnovers in an NBA playoff game. James Caron Butler, popularly known as Caron Butler, was born on March 13, 1980, in Racine, Wisconsin. Expand. She gave birth to their second child, Ava, in 2010. The coaching staff was just relaxed, and you could tell they really care about the players. [77] In Game 6, he scored 25 points in a 112101 win, helping the 76ers tie series against the Raptors at 33. 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