In 2022, he released his second book (Shot Clock) in a new middle grade series about a young boy trying to make his mark on an AAU basketball team coached by a former NBA All-Star in his hometown. Butler announced his retirement from the NBA on February 6, 2018. ADVERTISEMENT Butler's meteoric rise resulted in a five-year, $92 million contract last summer. 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Butler recalled how Junebug won a BMW in a dice game, shut down a local Foot Locker by buying all the . He also had 12 rebounds and six assists while shooting 21-of-22 from the free-throw line. 2018-19 PANINI THREADS THREEDOM! If it happens to be that trade, its unfortunate, Butler said. Somebodys going to see it and somebodys going to give him a good chance.". His teammates started calling him Tough Juice because he frequently motivated them for a better game even when he struggled to recover from the injury. "Atlanta will see, man, if they give my guy a shot, he could turn out the way I turned out," Butler said of Leslie. Caron Butler is a Christian. Butler was born in Houston on September 14, 1989. Caron Butler Rumors All NBA Players #0 Caron Butler Position:- Born:03/13/80 Height:6-7 / 2.01 Weight:216 lbs. He joined ESPN as a college game analyst in 2017 before joining Turner Sports as an NBA analyst in 2018. Meanwhile, he has won many awards and accolades in his professional career, including the championship ring in 2011. 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. 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. But before moving into the details, here are some quick facts about Caron Butler. [121] He is good friends with Mark Wahlberg, whom he met while Wahlberg was filming Transformers: Age of Extinction in Chicago. He played one year of college basketball for Tyler Junior College before transferring to Marquette University. Free shipping for many products! After their sophomore year they traveled to Las Vegas in 2005 and married. As Butler remembered it in a 2011 interview, she told him, "I don't like the look of you. After one year with the Lakers, Butler went to the Washington Wizards where he twice was an NBA All-Star. We love each other. 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. Leslie immediately became well aware of Butlers living situation. He has also worked as a studio analyst for Spectrum SportsNets coverage of the Lakers and worked as an occasional game analyst for the Washington Wizards during the 2019-20 season. [115] On December 2, Butler returned to the lineup after missing the previous seven games with a sore right knee. My mom. The two married each other in Las Vegas in 2005. As he spent time away from his mother, he began to feel sorry for her. "I love him to death," Butler said. "Honestly, I enjoyed it a lot," Leslie said. Jimmy Butler with 16 points on 10-of-11 shooting from the foul line. [111] With 16 seconds left in the fourth quarter, he missed a three-pointer that would have given the Heat the lead in an eventual 10096 loss. 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. He is also the second player to reach such stats in NBA playoff history after Gary Payton in 2000. 0. On January 17, 2007, Butler converted his first game-winning basket, a dunk following a pass from DeShawn Stevenson with 2.2 seconds remaining against the Knicks to give the Wizards a 9998 win. Caron Butler has a case to be the most interesting man to ever play in the NBA. He also earns through his merch brand Tuff Juice, which sells various items such as AirPods, clothes, shoes, etc. Nobody thought Id be where I am right now. [18] On March 2, 2015, he was ruled out for three to six weeks with a left elbow injury. [117] On February 10, Butler made a game-winning alley-oop dunk in a 9795 win over the Houston Rockets. He had 23 points on 9-for-14 shooting, 11 rebounds, nine assists and four steals. Tag Lamar Jackson? [77] In Game 6, he scored 25 points in a 112101 win, helping the 76ers tie series against the Raptors at 33. NBA Top 10 du jour : Jimmy Butler l'arrive d'un alley oop, c'est beau . He had a season-high 15 rebounds and 25 points in a 120116 overtime win over the reigning Eastern Conference champions Boston Celtics. 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. After signing with the Heats in 2002, he received about $1.6 million for his rookie season alone. 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). Former coach Jim Calhoun congratulates Caron Butler after Butler was honored by having his name placed up on the Huskies Wall of Honor. However, he could not focus on his studies. Associated Press file photo. Butler has a son named Caron Jr. and a daughter named Camary from his previous relationship. Bryant and Butler played together on the Lakers for one season in 2004 . A 15-year NBA veteran and world champion, Caron Butler's personal journey is a remarkable one of regeneration and hope in the unseen that needs to be shared. The deal included a player option for the fifth year. Andrea gave birth to their first baby girl, Mia, in 2004, a year before their marriage. Caron grew up in Racine, Wisconsin, and had a tough childhood. 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. However, the player says that his father left their family just after he was born and went to work for the Marines. [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. And then finally I was like, 'Can he live with us?' Caron Butler in the Washington Wizards jersey (Source: Bullets Forever). [63] Butler returned to action on April 6 to score 18 points in a 11396 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. [73] Two days later, he had a second straight 38-point game in a 117111 win over the Detroit Pistons. Bryant tragically died in a helicopter crash along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people on January 26. 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. However, the player says that his father left their family just after he was born and went to work for the Marines. Caron Butler joins Colin Cowherd on today's show to talk NBA. Butler was arrested from his high school for possessing a gun and a packet of cocaine at age 14. Butler was a talented 6-foot-7 swingman who spent parts of his 14 NBA seasons with nine different teams. [79], On July 6, 2019, Butler signed with the Miami Heat via a sign and trade with the 76ers in a four-team trade. [43] On December 28, he matched his season high with 40 points and hit a 20-footer at the buzzer to give the Bulls a 10199 comeback victory over the Brooklyn Nets. As a result, his stats drastically lowered, and eventually, the Heats traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2004-5 season. Shutterstock. [27] On January 3, Butler broke Michael Jordan's team record for points in a half, scoring 40 of his 42 after the break to lead the Bulls to a 115113 win over the Toronto Raptors. RELATED ARTICLES. ASSOCIATED PRESS. [God] said, 'I'm going to touch you so that you can touch others. In Game 5, Butler had 35 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, and 5 steals to become the first player to register 35+ points, 10+ rebounds, 10+ assists and 5+ steals in a Finals game. 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. In 34 minutes of action, he recorded 24 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal in a 108100 win, helping the Bulls snap a four-game losing streak. [25] However, he was later waived by the Kings on July 4, 2016, after he reached an agreement with the team to have his contract bought out.[26]. Caron Butler; Anthony Carter; Octavio De La Grana; Eric Glass; Chris Quinn; Legend (C) Team captain (DP) Unsigned draft pick (FA) Free agent (S) Suspended . Caron Butler says LeBron James and Jimmy Butler would be a match made in heaven . Butler looked up to drug dealers like Jimmy "Junebug" Carter, who described himself as "The Santa Claus of the ghetto.". Caron Butler joins Whitlock and Wiley to talk Jimmy Butler trade rumors | NBA | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF - YouTube Caron Butler joins Marcellus Wiley and Jason Whitlock to discuss Jimmy. [16] On November 22, Butler scored a game-leading 38 points, his largest single game total since 2009, during an overtime 115-107 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.[17]. [28] Two days later, he recorded 32 points and a then season-high 10 assists in a 117106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. CARON BUTLER ASSISTANT COACH 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. 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. "So I was like, 'Just come over,' and he came over and stayed the night just about every night," Leslie said. [47] On January 19, Butler was named a starter on the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game. Leslie signed a futures contract with the Falcons in January worth a non-guaranteed $450,000 this season and . [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. However, the NBA veteran ultimately took a break from professional basketball in 2018. Add Butler to the mix and you had a whole squad. You gotta go." [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. In fact, he never dreamed about playing basketball professionally. [40] With wife Andrea he has three other daughters. Butler was drafted with the 30th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. It has everything to do with pulling for the guy Butler calls his little brother; the guy who will start offseason workouts with the Atlanta Falcons come Monday. The small forward spent around a decade and a half playing for different clubs in the NBA. [87] In Game 3 of the 2020 NBA Finals, Butler finished with 40 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists and became the third player in Finals history to record a 40+ point triple-double, joining LeBron James (then with Cleveland) in 2015 and Jerry West with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1969. Jimmy Butler ( Miami Heat) with an and one vs the Philadelphia 76ers, 03/01/2023. He then bounced between the homes of various friends, staying for a few weeks at a time before moving to another house. However, he wrote his first book Tuff Juice: My Journey from the Streets to the NBA, an autobiography, while he was still actively playing in the league. It's a journey bigger than just basketball. [128], 20112014: Early years and first All-Defensive selection, 20142016: Most Improved Player and first All-Star selections, 20192021: First Finals appearance and steals leader, 2021present: Best Eastern Conference record and Conference Finals, Last edited on 17 February 2023, at 08:18, "Isaac Okoro earns Jimmy Butler's respect in Cleveland Cavaliers' loss: 'His potential is out of this world', "Jimmy Butler gets buckets, just like his nickname implies", "The Chicago Bulls' Jimmy Butler reportedly took out his car's rearview mirror as a reminder to never look back", "Jimmy Butler, Tyler J.C. 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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. [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. The Lakers struggled with injuries and a midseason coaching change however, and failed to make the playoffs. [96][97] On December 28, he recorded 25 points, eight rebounds, and a career-high 15 assists in a 119112 loss to the Washington Wizards. 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. 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 <<< Chris Andersen Bio: NBA & Net Worth >>>. "Hell probably say the other thing, but I definitely won. Can the Lions fix their defense? I still talk to my family. He became the first Bulls player to score 50 points since Jamal Crawford in 2004. [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. 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. By the time he was 13 years old and living in the Houston suburb of Tomball, his mother kicked him out of the house. Caron Butler joined the University of Connecticut in 2000 to play college basketball. Butler was selected with the 30th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. Like any youngster, Caron Butler had goals. Instead, they had a tough time containing Jimmy Butler and it resulted in a 101-99 loss to the Heat. Leslies mother, Michelle Lambert, had three children with Leslies father, who died. [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. [24][25] On December 9, he scored a then career-high 36 points in a loss to the Boston Celtics. But she has a great heart.". During his two seasons as a starter with the Clippers, he helped the team reach the playoffs twice. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Butler spoke of it saying, "God puts stuff in front of you for a reason." Thats more food. In addition, he made a lot of money through merch sales, brand endorsements, and tv programs. (John Woike / Hartford . He celebrates his birthday every March 13. 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. 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. In one of these detention centers, he became aware of his basketball abilities. '"[32], Butler has a habit of chewing on straws, which he picked up back in AAU ball in 1998 or 1999. 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. 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). [24] He received minimal minutes during the 201516 season and made just 17 appearances, averaging 3.7 points and 1.3 rebounds per game. However, sometimes, the coaches assign him the shooting guard position. As a result, the young player received numerous accolades in his debut season. Finally, he announced his retirement from his professional career on February 6, 2018. Before he was fifteen he had been arrested over a dozen times for minor . Eventually, they traded him to the Dallas Mavericks on February 13, 2010. Caron played only one season with the Mavericks, finally winning a championship ring with them. Butler announced his retirement on February 6, 2018. [37] In the Bulls' season finale on April 13, Butler recorded his second career triple-double with 10 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in a 115105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Moving onto the Washington Wizards, he played nearly four seasons for them. [10] Butler was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for January 1521, 2007. He spent two seasons at UConn, where he averaged 18 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, and was then drafted No. [123][124], Butler and his girlfriend have a daughter. Eventually, he started coaching one of his former NBA teams, the Miami Heat. Wedding, Kids & Girlfriends. Butler would later say, "They accepted me into their family. [112] Butler had his eighth 30-point game of the postseason, making it the most in a single postseason by a Heat player since James in 2013, who also had eight such games. "I know a lot of players are like, 'How can I run through a brick . He filled numerous roles with Turner Sports including being featured on NBA TVs signature studio show, NBA Game Time, and NBA on TNTs PlayersOnly franchise. After six seasons in Chicago, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in June 2017. In 2021, he led the league in steals. Eventually, Butler left his old ways and came to his senses. His mother married Melvin and he has younger brother Melvin III. [56] On December 18, he had a 37-point effort in a 108107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Youve got murders in there. [2] His straws of choice are from McDonald's. "Theres a lot of discrepancy about who won, but Im going to say I won," Leslie said with a laugh. "From then on, we were just kind of best friends. [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. Butler in the Dallas Mavericks jersey (Source: Bleacher Report). He was a two-time NBA All-Star and was named to the NBAs All-Rookie Team in 2002-03. As the Cavaliers face the Warriors in the NBA Finals for the third year in a row, Jimmy Kimmel recruited some of the league's finest for a new rendition of his popular segment "Mean Tweets." On. Butler was a lottery pick in the 2002 NBA draft, selected with the 10th overall pick by the rebuilding Miami Heat. Again, he shocked everyone averaging 20.3 and 7.5 rebounds per game. [21] On April 25, Butler again set a playoff career high with 33 points, in a Bulls' 9290 loss to the Bucks, cutting their series lead to 32. [72] On December 5, he scored a season-high 38 points in a 113102 loss to the Toronto Raptors. After his freshman season at Tyler, where he had averaged 18.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, Butler drew interest from Division I programs. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. I ended up doing a little bit over a year in corrections for that case., Before he reached the age of 15, Caron Butler had been arrested 15 times. On July 23, 2015, Butler signed with the Sacramento Kings. Consequently, he led his team to win regular-season titles in 2001. The two have vacationed in Paris together. Besides, he could play in the shooting guard position too. [7] Butler led the Huskies to the Elite 8 of the NCAA basketball tournament. 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. The Heat lost 108-103 to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday for their fourth straight loss. Gold Dazzle #07/10 GMA 10 76ers at the best online prices at eBay! However, he owned six different restaurants across the USA. Butler spent his first two seasons in the NBA with the Heat and then was involved in a 2004 trade to the Los Angeles Lakers for Shaquille ONeal. Later on, he joined the Maine Central Institute for a brief period. The two immediately became friends, and Butler began staying at Leslie's house. 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. Last week, ESPN reported some Knicks players and employees were "furious" Dolan elected not to issue a public statement. Talking about his body measurements, he stands 2.01 meters (6 feet 7 inches) tall and weighs around 228 lb (103 kg). [34], Butler attended a surprise birthday party for Anthony Fadel, a 16-year-old in the Washington, D.C. area when invited by the boy's family. [36] On April 2, he recorded his first career triple-double with 28 points and career highs of 17 rebounds and 12 assists in a 9490 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Racine's Caron Butler shown playing for the Milwaukee Bucks. [2] While playing for the Washington Wizards, he had an addiction to Mountain Dew. At one point, he was locked in solitary confinement for two weeks after a fight with another inmate. Ive known that since Day 1. [38], In the Bulls' season opener on October 27, Butler scored a team-high 24 points in a 10599 win over the Boston Celtics. [127] A year later, he officially launched his coffee brand, and planned to dedicate his time into the coffee roastery business post-retirement. [65] The Timberwolves went on to lose the series in five games. [34] However, he returned to the sidelines on March 7 for the team's game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to back soreness and swelling in his left knee. 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