Jimmy Butler is a professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. He currently plays for the Miami Heat and he also used to play for the Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Philadelphia 76ers.
He is a 6-time NBA All-Star, most recently named so in 2023. In 2015, he was also named the NBA Most Improved Player and in 2021, he led the league in steals. In 2016, he won an Olympic gold medal at the Rio Olympics, winning for men’s basketball.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Jimmy Butler III was born on September 14, 1989, in Houston, Texas in the United States of America. He stands 201 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 104 kg. He shoots with his right and he plays Small Forward, Shooting Guard, and Power Forward.
| Team |
Miami Heat
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| Position | Small Forward |
| Height / weight | 2.01 m / 104 kg |
| Born | 14 Sep 1989 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Nickname | Jimmy Buckets |
| Team History | |
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Miami Heat
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2019 - present |
Philadelphia
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2018 - 2019 |
Minnesota
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2017 - 2018 |
Chicago
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2011 - 2017 |
He has gone by nicknames Jimmy G. Buckets, Himmy Butler, and Playoff Jimmy.
Butler is a fan of country music and he became a fan of football during the Rio Olympics after he saw Neymar Jr. play.
High School and College Career
He attended Tomball High School in Tomball, Texas. Later, he committed to play college basketball for Tyler Junior College and was there from 2007 to 2008 before he transferred to Marquette University and was there from 2008 to 2011.
Professional Career
In 2011, he declared for the NBA and he was selected during the 2011 NBA Draft. He was selected in the 1st round and was the 30th overall pick, selected by the Chicago Bulls.
In the 2011 to 2012 Season, he was able to play off the bench throughout the season. During the 2012 to 2013 Season, his contract was extended and he began averaging 40.8 minutes per game - becoming a regular on the rotation of the team.
Butler’s contract was extended again during the 2013 to 2014 Season. In a win over the Orlando Magic, he set a franchise record with 60 minutes of play. He was chosen to join the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in June 2014.
He recorded a 35-point career-high milestone during the 2014 to 2015 Season. He was named as a reserve player in the 2015 NBA All-Star Game. Butler suffered from injuries but he was still able to achieve a 33-point playoff career high. He became the first player in the Bull’s history to be named the Most Improved Player.
During the 2015 to 2016 Season, Butler broke Michael Jordan’s franchise record for points scored in half the game by scoring 40 points. He was chosen to join the 2016 NBA All-Star Game but was replaced due to an injury.
In a game versus the Philadelphia 76ers, he recorded a triple-double with 10 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists – the second one in his career.
In the 2016 to 2017 Season, he was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week and continued to beat his record for career-high points. In a win over the Philadelphia 76ers, he recorded 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, going on to attain his fourth career triple-double.
In the 2017 to 2018 Season, Butler was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. While he helped boost the team into the playoffs, he suffered from a right knee injury and had to undergo surgery.
From 2018 to 2019, he played for the Philadelphia 76ers. Then in 2019, he started playing for the Miami Heat. In 2023, he was named the NBA Eastern Conference Finals MVP.
Career Highlights
- 2015–2018, 2020, 2022 - NBA All-Star
- 2023 - NBA Eastern Conference Finals MVP
- 2023 - All-NBA Second Team
- 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 - All-NBA Third Team
- 2014–2016, 2018, 2021 - NBA All-Defensive Second Team
- 2015 - NBA Most Improved Player
- 2021 - NBA steals leader
Medal Record, Men’s basketball, representing the United States
- Gold - 2016 Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro
People Ask
Where is Jimmy Butler from?
He was born in Houston, Texas in the United States of America.
How tall is Jimmy Butler?
His height is listed at 201 cm tall or 6 feet and 7 inches tall.
What position does Jimmy Butler play?
He played as a Small Forward, Shooting Guard, and Power Forward for the teams he played for.
