[56] On December 18, he had a 37-point effort in a 108107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. [15] On December 3, 2014, he was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for games played in October/November. However, the player says that his father left their family just after he was born and went to work for the Marines. Three trades in a chaotic top five. On April 17, during Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs, he logged 21 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals in a 11591 win over the Atlanta Hawks. So he left his college career two years ahead and went for the draft in 2002. He became one of the top point scorers for the Huskies first season. Butler became the second player with multiple 30-point triple-doubles in the same Finals series, joining James in 2015. She [Michelle Lambert, Leslie's mother] was just very loving. 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. When you come from that environment, when you come from that lifestyle, the only thing they know is what they know. 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. On March 1, 2014, Butler signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He moved into the starting lineup as a junior during the 200910 campaign to average 14.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, and he earned All-Big East Honorable Mention honors. 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. 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 [100] On April 7, Butler and Miami clinched the No. After the surgery, he played six more NBA seasons but could not make significant records. Caron Butler Rumors All NBA Players #0 Caron Butler Position:- Born:03/13/80 Height:6-7 / 2.01 Weight:216 lbs. 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. It's a journey bigger than just basketball. He cites Paris Saint Germain as his favourite team and Neymar as his favourite player. In addition, Butler hosted a podcast Tuff Juice with Caron Butler and in 2015 wrote an autobiography (Tuff Juice) that is also being produced into a biopic. [1] Butler discovered his love for basketball while at a youth detention center. Butler met Andrea in the early 2000s when he played for the University of Connecticut. And there was tight, compelling competition to the finish, the game decided on a Jimmy Butler 3-point play with 12.9 seconds to play, on a night the Heat closed 40 of 40 from the foul line an . [121] He is good friends with Mark Wahlberg, whom he met while Wahlberg was filming Transformers: Age of Extinction in Chicago. Butler has a daughter and son from a previous relationship. Butler was traded by the HEAT to the Los Angeles Lakers on July 14, 2004 along with Brian Grant, Lamar Odom and a first-round pick in the deal that brought Shaquille ONeal to Miami. "Theres a lot of discrepancy about who won, but Im going to say I won," Leslie said with a laugh. He became part of Washington's new "Big 3", a trio made up of teammates Gilbert Arenas and Antawn Jamison. On December 9, 2011, Butler signed a three-year, $24 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. [106][107] On May 21, Butler injured his right knee and did not play in the second half of Game 3. In addition, he has black-colored hair and dark brown eyes. Jimmy Butler ( Miami Heat) with an and one vs the Philadelphia 76ers, 03/01/2023. "People overlooked me, too. "[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. As he spent time away from his mother, he began to feel sorry for her. 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). He then bounced between the homes of various friends, staying for a few weeks at a time before moving to another house. (John Woike / Hartford . [74] On January 29, Butler was shifted to point guard and had 20 points and six assists in a 121105 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. 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. Leslies time on the practice squad a year ago included cameos as Allen Robinson (Jacksonville), Ted Ginn Jr. (Carolina), Brandin Cooks (New Orleans) on the scout team to give cornerbacks Desmond Trufant and Robert Alford good looks. [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. After six seasons in Chicago, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in June 2017. Leslie signed a futures contract with the Falcons in January worth a non-guaranteed $450,000 this season and $540,000 next season. 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. [67][69], On November 12, 2018, Butler was traded, along with Justin Patton, to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Jerryd Bayless, Robert Covington, Dario ari and a 2022 second-round draft pick. Butler was drafted by the Miami Heat with the 10th overall pick in the 2002 NBA draft after two strong seasons at UConn. Finally, he announced his retirement from his professional career on February 6, 2018. In 2021, he led the league in steals. Most recently he earned acclaim hosting the NBA Together initiative. Racine's Caron Butler shown playing for the Milwaukee Bucks. His dream has been to open up restaurants since his younger days when he worked at Burger King. Caron Butler says LeBron James and Jimmy Butler would be a match made in heaven . His season was highlighted by two game-winning shots versus UConn and St. John's, to help Marquette finish 117 in the Big East and earn its fifth consecutive NCAA tournament appearance. Even though Caron Butler did not have enough time to focus on basketball in his school days, he played high school basketball for Racine Park. "Getting to learn from the greatest receiver in the NFL right now in Julio Jones is always something I look forward to. [123][124], Butler and his girlfriend have a daughter. [37], Butler is the son of Mattie Claybrook Paden. Caron Butler joined the University of Connecticut in 2000 to play college basketball. Facebook Twitter Menu Facebook Twitter Star Comparison Butler posted his fifth career playoff game with 40 points on 60 percent shooting, and tied with Charles Barkley for third-most over the last 30 playoffs. [95], On August 7, 2021, Butler was signed to a reported four-year, $184 million contract extension by the Heat. Chip Carter married Caron Griffin in 1973. Forget the NBA, Butler wanted to be the best drug dealer in town. He played one year of college basketball for Tyler Junior College before transferring to Marquette University. It was survival, Butler said on the Oprah Winfrey Show. He played excellently in the 2000 NCAA tournament and averaged 15.3 points and 7.6 rebounds per game as a freshman. Butler stayed with the family throughout his time attending junior college in Texas. Butler went 6/8 shooting and made . 0. "I know Matt Ryan is the quarterback, I know theyve got a hell of a receiver in Julio Jones, and I know theyve got a diamond in the rough in Jordan Leslie," Butler said. I think the brotherhood that we have, were always there for each other when one of us needs to talk or when one of us needs anything. Previously, before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the UConn Huskies. [7] Butler led the Huskies to the Elite 8 of the NCAA basketball tournament. Falcons release benched QB Mariota in cap move, A new home for Michael Thomas? He became the sixth player with multiple triple-doubles in a Finals series along with James, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Wilt Chamberlain and Draymond Green. / 98.4 kg. Jimmy Butler with 16 points on 10-of-11 shooting from the foul line. They just need some direction. [63] Butler returned to action on April 6 to score 18 points in a 11396 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Originally drafted by the HEAT with the 10th pick of the 2002 NBA Draft, Butler played the first two seasons of his career with Miami. The financial difficulty of his home had a deep impression on him. [115] On December 2, Butler returned to the lineup after missing the previous seven games with a sore right knee. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. In December of 2011, Butler signed a three-year, $24 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. [29] In 2019 Mark Wahlberg signed on as the executive producer of Butler's biopic of the same name.[30]. During his second season with the Mavericks, he suffered a tendon injury and underwent surgery before returning to the court. Bryant tragically died in a helicopter crash along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people on January 26. Miami Heat assistant coach and Racine native, Caron Butler has gotten in on the kringle game and invested in a new O&H Danish Bakery location in Caledonia. and rebounding (7.6 rpg). Playing in the NBA for about fifteen years, he accumulated around $85 million in his professional career. [65] The Timberwolves went on to lose the series in five games. Butler torched the Sixers all night. Caron Butler joins Colin Cowherd on today's show to talk NBA. He is also the second player to reach such stats in NBA playoff history after Gary Payton in 2000. Somebodys going to see it and somebodys going to give him a good chance.". Butler's meteoric rise resulted in a five-year, $92 million contract last summer. He began playing the sport with other boys there and showed his caliber. Thats something I can pick his brain about: how to get in and out of cuts better.". 1 pick, Atlanta Falcons receiver Drake London not overly impressed with record-setting rookie year, Ideal landing spots for the NFL's top 50 free agents: Here's where each player fits best, Where could Derek Carr land now? And it wasn't because of basketball. Like any youngster, Caron Butler had goals. [29] On January 14, he scored a career-high 53 points in a 115111 overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers. They had offered him around $27.5 million. Because of the reconfigured NBA schedule that bridged the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons, this will be Butler's first offseason as a Heat assistant. The Heat advanced to the play the top seeded Indiana Pacers, who were heavily favored and won the first two games of the series before Miami responded with two home wins to tie the series at 2 games apiece. [46] Two days later, he was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, January 2 through Sunday, January 8. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. He made 16 of 29 shots, including 4-of-8 from the three-point range and all 11 free throws. Butler played excellently and finished his first NBA season, averaging 15.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. Instead, they had a tough time containing Jimmy Butler and it resulted in a 101-99 loss to the Heat. In 2015, he was named the NBA Most Improved Player. He also appeared in 65 postseason contests (49 starts) and averaged 11.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.12 steals and 31.4 minutes while shooting 39.9 percent from the floor, 28.6 percent from three-point range and 83.8 percent from the line. Caron Butler has a case to be the most interesting man to ever play in the NBA. The history of trades for the No. Just put down the facts. I was at high school and the ATF came in and they caught me with a quarter ounce of cocaine and a handgun. Caron grew up in Racine, Wisconsin, and had a tough childhood. Many remember Caron Butler for his 14-year career in the NBA or for his two-year stint at the University of Connecticut. Considered a two-star recruit by 247Sports.com,[8] he was listed as the No. [37] He has taken Business Management classes at Duke University. Joakim Noah Bio: NBA, Team Ambassador, Girlfriend & Net Worth. Butler, who was sidelined with a hip injury, was selected as a reserve for the East in the 2008 NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans, Louisiana but was forced to sit out. $1.69. [12] However, he broke his hand late in the season attempting to block a shot and was forced to sit out during the playoffs along with the injured Gilbert Arenas as the Wizards were swept in their opening round rematch versus the Cavaliers. Jimmy Junebug Carter could sell drugs like the best of them. [57] On December 27, Butler scored 12 of Minnesota's 14 points in overtime and finished with a season-high 39 to lift the Timberwolves to a 128125 victory over the Denver Nuggets. [5] Despite all of this, Butler maintains a close relationship with his parents, saying, "I don't hold grudges. His work ethic is great. After signing with the Heats in 2002, he received about $1.6 million for his rookie season alone. [16] He later set a new career high of 35 points in a 10397 win over the New York Knicks on December 18. After getting released from the juvenile center, he joined the Park School again. That's never going to change. [92] On February 18, Butler logged his 13th career triple-double with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists in a 118110 win over the Sacramento Kings, becoming the first player in franchise history with three consecutive triple-doubles. Butler looked up to drug dealers like Jimmy Junebug Carter, who described himself as The Santa Claus of the ghetto. Butler recalled how Junebug won a BMW in a dice game, shut down a local Foot Locker by buying all the merchandise and kept 10s of thousands of dollars in various houses around the city. Nobody thought Id be where I am right now. I couldn't believe it."[5]. Caron Butler is currently married to his long-time girlfriend, Andrea Pink. 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason, Kiper's updated NFL mock draft: Who's moving up for a QB? The Lakers had been a title contender but were now in rebuilding mode, led by superstar guard Kobe Bryant. 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. Jordans always going to compete. It made him who he is today. During a 14-year career he played for the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Detroit Pistons, and Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Thu, Feb 23, 2023. "Look at me. "Atlanta will see, man, if they give my guy a shot, he could turn out the way I turned out," Butler said of Leslie. In the playoffs, the Heat were eliminated in a four-game sweep by the Milwaukee Bucks who would go on to win the NBA Finals. He embraces it. 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. 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[58] On January 23, he was named a Western Conference All-Star reserve. His mother married Melvin and he has younger brother Melvin III. On May 7, he was named the 201415 NBA Most Improved Player and became the first player in franchise history to win the award. Joakim Noah Bio: NBA, Team Ambassador, Girlfriend Who Is Aaron Rodgers Wife? [44], On January 2, 2017, Butler scored 52 points in a 118111 win over the Charlotte Hornets. [101] Two days later, he posted a then playoff career-high 45 points along with five rebounds, five assists and zero turnovers in a Game 2 115105 win. As a result, the young player received numerous accolades in his debut season. People were getting raped. ADVERTISEMENT Butler with the Washington Wizards in 2007, Big East Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year, "Third FIBA World Championship For Young Men 2001. [118], While attending Marquette, Butler earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications. Thats more food. On January 4, 2011, Butler was ruled out for the rest of the 201011 season after undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured right patellar tendon. He appeared in 881 regular season games (732 starts) and finished his career with averages of 14.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.32 steals and 32.2 minutes while shooting 43.4 percent from the floor, 34.8 percent from three-point range and 84.7 percent from the line. Upon arriving in Washington, Butler signed a 5-year, $46 million deal with the team. [70] He made his debut for the 76ers two days later, scoring 14 points in a 111106 loss to the Orlando Magic. Butler is a two-time NBA All-Star and was the 2002 Big East Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year, while playing for the Connecticut Huskies. The Clippers had pursued both Butler and . During his two seasons as a starter with the Clippers, he helped the team reach the playoffs twice. Butler was not heavily recruited coming out of high school and chose to attend Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas. Butler picked up even better form and obtained incredible stats moving on to the second season. 2023, the former NBA champion is 42 of age. Leslie immediately became well aware of Butlers living situation. Butler was drafted with the 30th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. RELATED ARTICLES. He mostly preferred playing in the small forward position. 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. I have a lot of respect for my mom, because thats kind of a big thing, to take in another person. [6] He was named co-Big East player of the year (along with Pittsburgh's Brandin Knight) and a second-team All-American. "Hell probably say the other thing, but I definitely won. [22] However, he was later waived by the Bucks on June 30, 2015.[23]. [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. Butler was again traded in November 2018, this time to the Philadelphia 76ers. This article was last updated by Krishna Gurung on February 10, 2023. [14], On November 25, 2014, Butler tied a career high with 32 points in a loss to the Denver Nuggets. [24] He received minimal minutes during the 201516 season and made just 17 appearances, averaging 3.7 points and 1.3 rebounds per game. [113][114], On November 10, 2022, Butler scored a season-high 35 points, along with 10 rebounds and eight assists in an 117112 overtime win over the Charlotte Hornets. 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. Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Caron Butler and Jimmy Butler that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side. Throughout the journey, Butler never neglected the impactful relationship he established with Leslie. Caron got his nickname Tuff Juice from the then Washington Wizards coach, Eddie Jordan. As a result, he played in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball for about two years in the late 90s. "My advice to Jordan is just to keep working, trust the process, fall in love with the game, and let God handle everything. #Kimmel #GameNight #NBAFinals. [76] In Game 2 of the second round, Butler had 30 points and 11 rebounds to help the 76ers tie the series against the Raptors at 11 with a 9489 win. Butler was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin and has a background with the criminal justice system. He finally began working as an assistant coach for the Miami Heat on November 14, 2020. We love each other. By season's end, Butler would also be named to the first team on the NBA All-Rookie Team. 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. [90] Butler became only the second player in a Finals series to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks, joining James in 2016. While there, he worked hard on his basketball skills and became one of the top young prospects for the draft in 2002. However, he owned six different restaurants across the USA. The real goal was being out there on the streets and trying to make ends meet and make money. He began shooting guns at 9, dealing drugs at 11, bragging about his $10,000 stash and nice clothes at 13. PUMINTA ng 23 points si Jimmy Butler huli ang acrobatic layup sa dulo at hiniya ng Miami Heat ang dinayong Philadelphia 76ers 101-99 Lunes ng gabi sa Wells Fargo Center. In his 2015 biography, Caron Butler details his rise to NBA stardom from a childhood surrounded by gangs and violence in Racine, Wis., where he served nine months in jail because of a drug and . At one point during his teen years, Butler wound up at a maximum-security detention center where his outlook on life changed. 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 . Caron Butler Shoots To Elevate Others 06/06/2017. Sports, "NBA veteran Caron Butler has a serious addiction to Mountain Dew", ESPN Caron Butler in the Basement TrueHoop, "Caron Butler used to work at a Burger King, now owns six", "Dallas Mavericks' Caron Butler overcomes troubled past", "Making It Work: My Life As A Basketball Wife", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Caron_Butler&oldid=1140818778, All-American college men's basketball players, National Basketball Association All-Stars, 21st-century African-American sportspeople, CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 21 February 2023, at 23:07. In one of these detention centers, he became aware of his basketball abilities. He had a season-high 15 rebounds and 25 points in a 120116 overtime win over the reigning Eastern Conference champions Boston Celtics. Oct 17, 2017 at 10:25 am. 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