Jimmy Butler

About Jimmy Butler

NBA shooting guard/small forward who won the NBA's Most Improved Player title after a breakout season with the Chicago Bulls in 2014-15. He was dealt to the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2017 and signed with the Philadelphia 76ers a year later. He joined the Miami Heat in 2019 and helped the team reach the NBA Finals in 2020.

Jimmy Butler III is an American professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association's Miami Heat. After playing basketball for a year for Tyler Junior College, he transferred to Marquette College. He was sketched with the 30th overall pick in NBA Draft 2011 by Chicago Bulls. Nicknamed "Jimmy Buckets", Butler is a five-time NBA All-Star champion, three-time All-NBA Team winner and four-time NBA All-Defensive Team winner. In 2015, he was named the NBA's Most Progressive Player.

Number	22
League	NBA
Listed height	6 ft 7 in
Team	Miami Heat
NBA draft	2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 30, Chicago Bulls
Nationality	American
Born	September 14, 1989, Houston, Texas
College	Tyler JC (2007–2008), Marquette (2008–2011)
Listed weight	230 lb
Position	Small forward

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Jimmy Butler before fame

After four seasons at Marquette University, he was picked 30th overall by the Bulls in 2011.

Achievement of Jimmy Butler

During his sophomore NBA season in 2012-2013, he nearly tripled his rookie season points per game total and continued to grow as Chicago gave him more playing time.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$25 Million

Jimmy Butler family life

Jordan Leslie, his younger brother, was a football player at the University of Texas at El Paso.

Associations of Jimmy Butler

In 2011, he joined Derrick Rose's Chicago Bulls.

Jimmy Butler Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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Facts about Jimmy Butler

• When was his breakout?
Jimmy Butleru0027s explosive NBA growth coincided with the 2014-2015 season when the rising star was awarded the prestigious title of the Most Improved Player Award.
• The prominent player was sent to the Timberwolves by the Bulls, as the latter team wanted to take Kris Dunn and Zach LaVine in exchange.
• Jimmy Butleru0027s best friend is Jordan Leslie who is competing for sports squad of the University of Texas, El Paso.
• Butleru2019s rookie points were increased thrice during his sophomore season when still performing on the court for the Chicago Bulls, as the trainers gave more minutes on the court to him.
• What is about his playing at Marquette University?
At Marquette had gained a lot of experience. Jimmy Butler constantly kept improving his skills, techniques on the court. This led him to the giant squads of NBA.
• When did he join the Timberwolves squad?
Jimmy has entered the club recently, particularly in 2017. Butler is a promising addition Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins.
• What is his position on the court?
Jimmy Butler is multiplayer performing either as a shooting guard or as a small forward.