Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler Basic Information

Stage Name:	Jimmy Buckets/Playoff Jimmy
Real Name:	Jimmy Butler III
Occupation:	Professional Basketball Player
Date Of Birth/Age:	14 September 1989 (34 Years Old)
Place of Birth:	Houston, Texas
Gender:	Male
Nationality:	American
Marital Status:	In A Relationship
Education:	Tomball High School Tyler Junior College Marquette University
Height:	6Ft 7In
Net Worth:	$80M

Jimmy Butler Biography

It’s interesting to know that September 14, 1989, marks the birth of Butler in Houston. Unfortunately, his father left the family when he was still a baby. Later, when Butler turned thirteen and lived in the Tomball suburb of Houston, his mother ejected him from the family home. He had to move from one place to another to stay at his friends’ houses. Only before his senior year at Tomball High School did he meet Jordan Leslie, who spotted him in a summer basketball league and challenged him to a three-point shooting competition. They hit it off instantly, and Butler stayed at Leslie’s house. Eventually, Leslie’s mother and stepfather welcomed him into their family despite their initial reluctance. Butler was grateful for Leslie’s mother’s kindness and said it had nothing to do with basketball. During his time at Tomball High, Butler averaged ten points per game as a junior and 19.9 points and 8.7 rebounds per game as a senior and team captain in 2006–07, earning him the title of his team’s most valuable player. After declining several offers of admission after high school, Butler attended Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas.

Family

Parents

Jimmy Butler Sr. is his father, and Londa Butler is his mother. His father left the family when he was still a baby. When Jimmy Butler was just thirteen years old, his mother ejected him from the house. In a 2011 interview, Butler recalled her saying,

“I don’t like the way you look. You must leave.”

Butler says he doesn’t harbour resentment toward his parents despite everything, maintaining a tight relationship with them.

“I continue to speak with my relatives. My father and mother. We cherish one another. Nothing will ever alter that.”

The star’s mother works as a private sitter and is still alive. Michelle Lambert, his friend’s mom, adopted him.

Siblings

Jordan Leslie, a football player at the University of Texas in El Paso, was adopted and became an adoptive brother to his friend. His friend’s mother and stepfather, who also adopted him, had six other children together. One of those siblings is named Shanique Dickerson.

Children

Jimmy and Kaitlin are proud parents of a daughter named Rylee, born in October 2019. During the 2019-20 basketball season, Butler, a member of the Heat team, decided to skip the first three games to witness his daughter’s birth and spend some quality time with his family. The Heat organization supported his decision and gave him the time to bond with his newborn. Butler’s teammates and coaches also showed their support by sending him gifts and messages of congratulations. He returned to the court on November 5, 2019, and scored 21 points in a win against the Atlanta Hawks. Butler attributed his success to his daughter and expressed his gratitude for being able to play again.

Wife

In 2015, he was in a relationship with Charmaine Piula, who was working as a marketing representative for Auto-Owners Insurance. Later, in 2016, he was seen with Shay Mitchell multiple times, which sparked rumours about their possible relationship. In 2020, he briefly dated Selena Gomez.

It is worth mentioning that, despite rumours of a romance with Shakira, Jimmy Butler is in a relationship with Caitlyn Nowak, the mother of his daughter. When his girlfriend was giving birth, three games of his Miami Heat debut were delayed, which shows the importance of family to him. Caitlyn Nowak is reportedly a model, lifestyle influencer, and entrepreneur who earned her degree in public relations, advertising and applied communication from the University of Nebraska. She currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

Lifestyle

Butler showed his talent early on during his first year at Tyler Junior College, with an impressive average of 18.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. His performance caught the attention of multiple Division I programs. Although some considered him a two-star recruit, Butler was eventually ranked as the No. 127 junior college prospect in 2008. Marquette offered him an athletic scholarship, and he made his mark in his sophomore season, averaging 5.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game with a commendable free-throw percentage of 76.8%. He earned All-Big East Honorable Mention honours in his junior year after moving into the starting lineup and averaging 14.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Butler’s junior year was marked by two game-winning shots that helped Marquette qualify for the NCAA tournament for the fifth consecutive year. In his senior year, Butler continued to impress with an average of 15.7 points per game, earning him an All-Big East honourable mention for the second year.

Jimmy Butler’s NBA career began with the Chicago Bulls in 2011, where he played for eight seasons before moving to the Minnesota Timberwolves for two seasons. He then joined the Miami Heat in 2018, where he has been performing impressively. With an average of 33.0 minutes per game, he has been showing his dedication and consistency towards the game. In addition, his field goal ratio stands at 5.5–12.2, which is a testament to his accuracy and skill. During the 2012–2013 season, Butler started the playoffs in all 12 games for the Bulls, showcasing his talent and ability to excel under pressure.

On November 25, 2014, Butler scored a career-high 32 points against the Denver Nuggets despite the team’s loss. He was awarded the title of Player of the Month for the Eastern Conference for games played in October and November on December 3, 2014. In the Bulls’ 91-82 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on April 20, Butler scored 31 points, setting a new playoff career high for the second game in a row. This win gave the Bulls a 2-0 lead in their first-round series against the Bucks. On January 2, 2017, in a game against the Charlotte Hornets, Butler scored 52 points, leading all scorers in a 118-111 victory. Butler scored 20 points in the first half of the game and 17 in the final four minutes.

After surpassing all regular players in his third season with the Chicago Bulls, he was signed to an additional three-year contract worth eighteen million dollars by the Bulls. He signed a five-year contract with the Chicago Bulls before joining the Miami Heat. He signed a three-year, thirty million-dollar contract with the Miami Heat. This implies that he was receiving a salary of $10 million annually. He began earning a spot on the All-Star squad after playing for the Miami Heat.

On January 14, 2016, his performance was one point shy of his career high. On June 22, 2017, Butler was transferred to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn, and the rights to Lauri Markkanen (the seventh choice in the 2017 NBA draft), along with the rights to Justin Patton (the 16th selection in the 2017 NBA draft). Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn, and the rights to Lauri Markkanen were exchanged for this agreement. On July 6, 2019, a sign-and-trade agreement between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat was reached, resulting in Butler’s acquisition by the Heat. Four teams were engaged in the transaction.

Butler was recognized as the Eastern Conference Player of the Week following a week in which he averaged 27.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 8.5 assists. On February 11, 2021, the Miami Heat defeated the Houston Rockets 101-94. Butler finished the game with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and ten assists to achieve his 10th career triple-double. With 21 points and nine assists in Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Finals, Butler led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 111-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets and was awarded the Larry Bird Trophy for 2023.

Net Worth

Jimmy Butler is thought to have over $80 million in net worth. Without counting endorsements, he has made almost $60 million in salary alone over his career. He has endorsed products from Nike, Adidas, and Air Jordan.

Cars

Jimmy has an impressive collection of high-end automobiles, including a McLaren 570S, Porsche 911, Mercedes-Benz G63, Cadillac Escalade, Ford Bronco, Toyota Sienna, and Mercedes-Maybach GLS.

House

He has properties in Houston, Chicago, and Miami, amongst other places. The All-Star forward spent $7.45 million to purchase his Miami residence.

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