Due to the injury, Butler missed 20 of the Wizards' last 35 games of the season. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. 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. Also in 2017, Butler joined ESPN as full-time college basketball and NBA analyst. 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. As a senior and team captain in 200607, Butler averaged 19.9 points and 8.7 rebounds per game and was subsequently voted his team's most valuable player. At one point during his teen years, Butler wound up at a maximum-security detention center where his outlook on life changed. [2] While playing for the Washington Wizards, he had an addiction to Mountain Dew. The Clippers had pursued both Butler and . [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. Jimmy Butler a sonn la rvolte cette nuit : le boss du Heat en avait marre de perdre alors il l'a fait savoir. 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 also became the fifth player since 1978 to have at least 45 points and zero turnovers in an NBA playoff game. [122], Butler became a fan of soccer during the 2016 Summer Olympics, after watching Neymar Jr. play for Brazil. After six seasons in Chicago, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in June 2017. 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 . Butler became only the third player in franchise history to have at least 45 points, five assists and five rebounds in a postseason game, joining James and Dwyane Wade. [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. Forget the NBA, Butler wanted to be the best drug dealer in town. My mom. In the 20032004 season, however, Butler struggled with injuries that hampered him throughout the season, and he would go on to start in just 56 of 68 games. 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. 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. On July 23, 2015, Butler signed with the Sacramento Kings. [37] He has taken Business Management classes at Duke University. Butler torched the Sixers all night. Leslie immediately became well aware of Butlers living situation. [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. As a result, he played in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball for about two years in the late 90s. For his career, Butler played in 881 games and averaged 14.1 points per game. Leslie signed a futures contract with the Falcons in January worth a non-guaranteed $450,000 this season and $540,000 next season. I still talk to my family. Besides, he could play in the shooting guard position too. Butler, known as a Broncos fan because of his friendship with Demaryius Thomas, has no problem doubling as a Falcons fan -- for now. Leslies mother, Michelle Lambert, had three children with Leslies father, who died. 10 overall in 2002 by . Bryant and Butler played together on the Lakers for one season in 2004 . Butler was drafted with the 30th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. [121] He is good friends with Mark Wahlberg, whom he met while Wahlberg was filming Transformers: Age of Extinction in Chicago. He celebrates his birthday every March 13. Last week, ESPN reported some Knicks players and employees were "furious" Dolan elected not to issue a public statement. He became one of the top point scorers for the Huskies first season. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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. [125] He missed the first three games of the 201920 NBA season due to the birth of his daughter. She [Michelle Lambert, Leslie's mother] was just very loving. Caron Butler joins Colin Cowherd on today's show to talk NBA. [30] On February 5, Butler suffered a left knee strain in a game against the Denver Nuggets[31] and missed nearly four weeks. 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. [5] Despite all of this, Butler maintains a close relationship with his parents, saying, "I don't hold grudges. The Lakers had been a title contender but were now in rebuilding mode, led by superstar guard Kobe Bryant. "Theres a lot of discrepancy about who won, but Im going to say I won," Leslie said with a laugh. The two have vacationed in Paris together. [126], In the NBA Bubble, Butler opened his own coffee shop, which he operated out of his hotel room using his French press coffee brewer, charging $20 per cup. 1hr ago Top Rumors. [93][94] Butler finished the regular season leading the league in steals with 2.1 steals per game. We love each other. As a freshman, Butler led the Huskies, only two years removed from a national championship, in both scoring and rebounding with 15.3 points per game and 7.6 rebounds per game respectively. However, the player says that his father left their family just after he was born and went to work for the Marines. [56] On December 18, he had a 37-point effort in a 108107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Most recently he earned acclaim hosting the NBA Together initiative. [28] Two days later, he recorded 32 points and a then season-high 10 assists in a 117106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. #Kimmel #GameNight #NBAFinals. 10 teams that could have interest, and how much cash he could get, Trade for Aaron Rodgers? He missed many matches in the 2007-08 season due to a hand injury. 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. Eventually, he decided it was high time to declare for the upcoming NBA draft. Caron Butler Rumors All NBA Players #0 Caron Butler Position:- Born:03/13/80 Height:6-7 / 2.01 Weight:216 lbs. He played for nine teams in his 14-year career, crossing paths with Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant, Gilbert . 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. In one of these detention centers, he became aware of his basketball abilities. [11] The following season, he played all 82 games for the Bulls. [59] On February 9, in his return to Chicago, Butler scored 38 points in a 114113 loss to the Bulls. 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 . Feedback on our suggestions. James Caron Butler, popularly known as Caron Butler, was born on March 13, 1980, in Racine, Wisconsin. RELATED ARTICLES. Caron had started his NBA league journey when the Miami Heat selected him in the 2002 NBA draft. He joined ESPN as a college game analyst in 2017 before joining Turner Sports as an NBA analyst in 2018. 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. Butler met Andrea in the early 2000s when he played for the University of Connecticut. [62] Two days later, he underwent meniscus surgery and was ruled out indefinitely. Then she married Michael Lambert, who had three kids of his own, and the couple had another child. [15] On August 29, 2013, the Suns traded Butler to the Milwaukee Bucks for Ish Smith and Viacheslav Kravtsov. Butler made two All-Star teams during his days with the Washington Wizards. [68] When a trade was not achieved prior to the start of the regular season, Butler opted to play for Minnesota in 201819. Butler looked up to drug dealers like Jimmy "Junebug" Carter, who described himself as "The Santa Claus of the ghetto.". [4] The summer after his freshman season he started for the US team that took home gold in the 2001 FIBA World Championship for Young Men.[5]. Butler accepted an athletic scholarship to attend Marquette, where, as a sophomore in the 200809 season, he averaged 5.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game and recorded a free-throw percentage of 76.8%. He was a senior, I was a freshman, but you couldnt tell the difference with the way we pushed each other.". Soon they began to see each other and dated for about five years before getting married. [108] In Game 6 of the series, on May 27, Butler scored a playoff career-high 47 points along with nine rebounds, eight assists, and four steals to lead Miami to a 111103 win and force Game 7. Falcons release benched QB Mariota in cap move, A new home for Michael Thomas? He said he drank about six 12 ounce sodas a day and would wake up in the middle of the night to have one. However, sometimes, the coaches assign him the shooting guard position. My father. During his two seasons as a starter with the Clippers, he helped the team reach the playoffs twice. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. After Butler was sent to a juvenile institution, he began to change his life by reading Bible verses. [46] Two days later, he was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, January 2 through Sunday, January 8. In addition to Miami, Butlers career included stops in Los Angeles with both the Lakers and Clippers, Washington, Dallas, Milwaukee, Oklahoma City, Detroit and Sacramento. In July 2019, he signed with the Heat. telling TMZ Sports the Lakers should try to make a trade for the All-Star. Butler spoke of it saying, "God puts stuff in front of you for a reason." He frequently suffered from injuries and missed many matches. "My advice to Jordan is just to keep working, trust the process, fall in love with the game, and let God handle everything. After six seasons in Chicago, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in June 2017. At one point, he was locked in solitary confinement for two weeks after a fight with another inmate. In addition, he performed exceptionally well during the Big East Conference and earned numerous honors. The Miami Heat have reportedly hired Butler as an assistant coach. [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. Thats more food. Butler was a talented 6-foot-7 swingman who spent parts of his 14 NBA seasons with nine different teams. Butler announced his retirement on February 6, 2018. 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. Talking about his body measurements, he stands 2.01 meters (6 feet 7 inches) tall and weighs around 228 lb (103 kg). Butler played for about five NBA seasons for the Wizards. He had a season-high 15 rebounds and 25 points in a 120116 overtime win over the reigning Eastern Conference champions Boston Celtics. Butler recalled how Junebug won a BMW in a dice game, shut down a local Foot Locker by buying all the . Oct 17, 2017 at 10:25 am. [104] On May 8, in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Butler recorded 40 points on 13-of-20 shooting from the field in a 116108 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. [26] He topped that mark with 43 points on December 18 in a 147144 quadruple overtime loss to the Detroit Pistons. [70] He made his debut for the 76ers two days later, scoring 14 points in a 111106 loss to the Orlando Magic. [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. [38], In the Bulls' season opener on October 27, Butler scored a team-high 24 points in a 10599 win over the Boston Celtics. [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. 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. According to various sources, Caron Butler has an estimated net worth of $26 million. Eventually, they traded him to the Dallas Mavericks on February 13, 2010. It was a bad environment., It was at the detention center where Butler developed his love for the game of basketball and decided to turn his life around. 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 The Heat lost 108-103 to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday for their fourth straight loss. AP Photo/Mark Duncan. He was also named as a reserve to the 2007 NBA Eastern Conference All-Star team, his first appearance. He began playing inter-school tournaments and showed much promise. You have entered an incorrect email address! He did not go to school for many years and spent much time in juvenile detention centers. [41] On November 20, he scored a season-high 40 points in a 118110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. He appeared in 146 games (134 starts) with the HEAT and averaged 12.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.45 steals and 33.5 minutes while shooting 40.2 percent from the floor and 80.2 percent from the foul line. After high school, he joined the University of Connecticut and, much later, Duke University for his further studies. He embraces it. [119][120], Butler is a fan of country music and was featured in the music video of the country song "Light It Up" by Luke Bryan. On June 21, 2016, Butler exercised his player option with the Kings for the 201617 season. [10] Butler was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for January 1521, 2007. Throughout the journey, Butler never neglected the impactful relationship he established with Leslie. Butler started in all of his 77 games in the 20042005 season, averaging 15.5 points a game with a then career high field goal percentage of 44.5% percent. [55] On December 12, he scored 38 points in a 118112 overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. [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. [11] He scored a season-high 26 points against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 30. He also appeared in 13 postseason games with Miami and averaged 12.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.15 steals and 39.3 minutes while shooting 38.6 percent from the floor and 82.5 percent from the line. While there, he began working on basic skills and improved in a short time. Rachel Hunter Bio: Early Life, Net Worth, Children & Ava, Mia, Caron Jr., Camary, and Gia Butler, Washington Park High School (Racine, Wisconsin), University of Connecticut (Storrs, Connecticut). After their sophomore year they traveled to Las Vegas in 2005 and married. In his freshman year in college, Butler led the Huskies in both scoring (15.6 ppg.) They had offered him around $27.5 million. [118], While attending Marquette, Butler earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications. While there, he worked hard on his basketball skills and became one of the top young prospects for the draft in 2002. [33] Butler missed 11 games with the knee injury, returning to action for the Bulls on March 5 against the Houston Rockets. 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Three trades in a chaotic top five. He became the first player in NBA postseason history to meet all of those benchmarks since steals and blocks were first recorded in 1974. Miami would go on to win the game 109103 and take a 21 series lead. On March 1, 2014, Butler signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is also the second player to reach such stats in NBA playoff history after Gary Payton in 2000. Butler stayed with the family throughout his time attending junior college in Texas. 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. He led the way going 23-of-23 from the free throw line, tying Dominique Wilkins for the second-most made free throws without a miss in NBA history. This article was last updated by Krishna Gurung on February 10, 2023. He registered 19 points (8-for-18 field goals) and five rebounds in 41 minutes played in the Wizards' 10199 win over the Cavs.[13]. This was a matchup the Philadelphia 76ers were looking to use to get back in the win column. He also had 12 rebounds and six assists while shooting 21-of-22 from the free-throw line. [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. Butler, along with Racine developer. However, he owned six different restaurants across the USA. Facebook Twitter Menu Facebook Twitter Star Comparison Caron Butler is currently married to his long-time girlfriend, Andrea Pink. People were getting raped. Butler was drafted with the 30th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. He mostly preferred playing in the small forward position. However, his second NBA season did not go well. Free shipping for many products! Jimmy Butler kinalsuhan: 4 semplang ng Miami Heat. [61] However, in the Timberwolves' first game after the All-Star break, on February 23 against the Houston Rockets, Butler left the game late in the third quarter with a right knee injury. "I love him to death," Butler said. His goals, however, werent to be like Michael Jordan and make a living playing in the NBA. [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. Butler has a son named Caron Jr. and a daughter named Camary from his previous relationship. Butler bounced around until the summer before his senior year of high school, when he forged a friendship with Leslie during a shooting contest at basketball camp. Considered a two-star recruit by 247Sports.com,[8] he was listed as the No. Butler was again traded in November 2018, this time to the Philadelphia 76ers. Caron Butler is a former American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) League. Caron Butler says LeBron James and Jimmy Butler would be a match made in heaven . 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 . But when you get that shot and you get that chance, you make the most of it. Back to the shot - It started with a dribble from the three-point marker and then Butler rolled backwards, crossing . Nov 13, 2020. If it happens to be that trade, its unfortunate, Butler said. Being at the prime of the game of his career, he recorded over 15.0 points per game in all the seasons. [127] A year later, he officially launched his coffee brand, and planned to dedicate his time into the coffee roastery business post-retirement. [99] On February 3, Butler was named a reserve for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, making it his sixth career All-Star selection. 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason, Kiper's updated NFL mock draft: Who's moving up for a QB? Like any youngster, Caron Butler had goals. 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. The two immediately became friends, and Butler began staying at Leslie's house. (John Woike / Hartford . [God] said, 'I'm going to touch you so that you can touch others. [81] On December 10, Butler recorded a career-high 18 rebounds, along with 20 points and 11 assists in a 135121 overtime win against the Atlanta Hawks. Can he stay another night?' He spent two seasons at UConn, where he averaged 18 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, and was then drafted No. A four-time NBA Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month, Butler still owns the HEAT rookie records for points scored (1,201), free throws made (309) and minutes played (2,858). He began shooting guns at 9, dealing drugs at 11, bragging about his $10,000 stash and nice clothes at 13. Wedding, Kids & Girlfriends. [28], In 2015, Butler released an autobiography entitled Tuff Juice: My Journey from the Streets to the NBA. [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. 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. Barnwell forecasts offseason moves for all 32 NFL teams, What Ryan Nielsen's defense with the Atlanta Falcons might look like, 'I don't see us going back': NFL's new Pro Bowl format a hit with Goodell, players and fans, Falcons owner Arthur Blank: 'We're very excited about Desmond Ridder', Covered Bears for seven seasons at Chicago Tribune, Also worked at Chicago Sun-Times, Fresno Bee, Honorable mention, Football Writers Association of America for enterprise writing, 2002. Butler has stated that he still struggles with his addiction to this day. Butler announced his retirement from the NBA on February 6, 2018. 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