In 2017, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He continued his ascension and became the main man for the Bulls. The next year, Jimmy averaged 20 points per game and earned his first All-Star appearance. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports Boston, Massachusetts, USA Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) dribbles against Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (12) during the second half of game two of the Eastern Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. So he worked hard on the defensive end and earned the starting spot in his third year in the league.
However, Jimmy had to ply his time and prove he can be a good asset to the team. His patience paid off in his sophomore season as he saw a considerable jump in playing time. In his rookie season, he did not get much playing time. The Chicago Bulls selected him as the 30th overall pick in the first round. After graduating in 2011, he declared for the NBA draft.Īgain, Jimmy was not considered a big prospect, and many teams passed up on the opportunity to draft him. He won multiple accolades for his performances in college. Jimmy accepted Marquette's scholarship and continued his development by playing college basketball for the next three years. He then attracted interest from various Division I schools after his freshman year, including Marquette. However, he was not a huge prospect and so he decided to attend Tyler Junior College. Jimmy Butler was a high school basketball superstar at Tomball High School, despite being homeless. The couple welcomed their daughter Rylee in October 2019. Nowak is a model and entrepreneur who tries to stay from the spotlight. Even though Jimmy was abandoned by his biological parents, he does not hold any grudge and maintains a good relationship with them.īutler has been in a romantic relationship with Kaitlin Nowak since 2019. Despite this, Michelle insisted Butler stay with their family when she found out he was homeless. Jordan's mother, Michelle Lambert, and stepfather already had seven children to take care of.
He did not have a stable roof over his head until he was 17 when he met his close friend, Jordan Leslie, at a basketball camp.īasketball - NBA - San Antonio Spurs v Miami Heat - Arena CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico - DecemMiami Heat's Jimmy Butler in action REUTERS/Carlos Perez Gallardo The teenager was homeless and spent years alternating between friends' couches. Also, according to various reports, Londa kicked Jimmy out of the house when he was just 13 years old. His father abandoned the family when Jimmy was an infant. The 6-time NBA All-Star had a very tough childhood. Jimmy Butler's parents are Jimmy Butler Senior and Londa Butler. Butler graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Marquette in 2011. After his freshman year, the 6'7" star accepted an offer from Marquette to play college basketball in 2008. Butler then attended Tyler Junior College, since he was not considered a huge college prospect. He graduated from Tomball High School, Texas in 2007, where he was a basketball superstar. Jimmy Butler was born on September 14, 1989, in Houston, where he spent most of his early years.
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