Jimmy Butler: Career, Girlfriends, Injury & Net Worth

Do you love basketball? If so, you must have heard of Jimmy Butler; or you may even be a fan!

Jimmy was born on 14th September 1989 in Houston, Texas, United States. He is a well-known American professional basketball player of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

He plays as a shooting guard and as well as a small forward. Jimmy was named the NBA’s most improved player in 2015.

In 2011, he was drafted by the Chicago bulls in the NBA draft and nicknamed ” Jimmy Buckets.”

One NBA general manager said that “Butler’s story is one of the most remarkable that he has seen in all his years of basketball.”

Quick Facts

Here are some interesting facts about Jimmy Butler:

Full Name	Jimmy Butler III
Date of Birth	14th September 1989
Age	34 Years Old
Birthplace	Houston, Texas, US
Nationality	American
Religion	Christianity
Ethnicity	African-American
Residence	San Diego
Zodiac sign	Virgo
Marital	Status Single
Height	6 ft 7 inch (2.01m)
Weight	230 lb (104 kg)
Hair color	Black
Eye color	Dark Brown
Mother	Londa Butler
Position	Small Forward
Sexual Orientation	Straight
High School	Tomball (Tomball, Texas)
College	Tyler Junior college Marquette university
Playing Career	2011 – present
Profession	Professional Basketball player
League	NBA
Salary	$16.4 million
Net Worth	$ 34 million
Merch	Signed Basketball, Autographed Card, Worn Jersey Patch Card
Last Update	April, 2024

Jimmy Butler: Early Life

Family and childhood

Jimmy Butler’s father ditched the family when Jimmy was an infant.

By the time Jimmy was 13 years old and living in Houston, his mother said the final words for her son: “I don’t like the look of you, you gotta go.”

 He then bounced between his friends’ houses, staying for a few weeks before moving to another home. His childhood was very struggling and tough. 

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Regardless of this, Butler continued a close relationship with his parents, saying, “I don’t carry grudges, and  I still talk to my family. My mother,  father. We love each other, and that’s never going to change.”

He has a brother named Jordan Leslie, who played football for the University of Texas, El Paso.

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Jimmy Butler: Personal Life

Jimmy Butler was featured in one of the country songs, “Light it up” by Luke Bryan, and he is a  big fan of country music.

He is an excellent friend of Mark Walhberg, whom he met while Mark was filming Transformers in Chicago, and they both spent their vacations in Paris together. 

In 2016 during Summer Olympics, Butler became a fan of soccer after watching Neymar Jr., who played for Brazil.

In NBA Bubble, Butler opened his coffee shop using his French press coffee brewer, charging $20 per cup; he operates out of his hotel room.

Jimmy Butler: Spouse/Girlfriends

Jimmy Butler has dated –

• Charmaine Piula (2015-2016)
• Shay Mitchell(2016)
• Lolo Jones (2017-2018)
• Rachel DeMita (2018) – Rumor
• Iggy Azalea (2018)
• Kaitlin Nowak (2018-2020) – Rumor 
• Selena Gomez – Publicly revealed in December 2020 that singer Selena Gomez and Jimmy Butler had gone on a few dates in the past when she was in New York.

He also has a daughter named Rylee, who was born in October 2019 from a nameless relationship, though it has been widely surmised that Rylee was born to Kaitlin Nowak, whom he dated from (2018-2020), which was not confirmed.

Jimmy Butler: Physical Appearance

Butlers stand at 6 feet 7 inches tall, and he weighs about 104 kg.

Jimmy has 42 inches of the chest, 15 inches of the biceps, and 32 inches of the waist. Additionally, he has beautiful dark brown eyes with black hair. 

Jimmy Butler: Education

Jimmy went to  Tomball High School in Tomball, Texas. He then enrolled at the Tyler Junior College from 2007 to 2008, a community college in Tyler, Texas.

Later that year, he transferred to Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he graduated in 2011.

Jimmy Butler: Career

College Career

The athlete was listed as the No. 127 junior college prospect in 2008  as he was considered a two-star recruit. He then accepted an athletic scholarship to attend Marquette.

He earned All-Big East Honorable Mention honors as he moved into the starting lineup as a junior during the 2009–10 campaign, where he had averaged 14.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.

In 2010-2011 as a senior, he had an average of 15.7 points per game and earned an All-Big East Honorable.

Also, his season was highlighted by two game-winning shots.

Professional Career

Jimmy Butler played overall 106 games for Marquette with an average of 12.0 per game.

After completing his graduation from Marquette University, he was up for the 2011 National Basketball Association draft and was chosen as their 30th overall pick by the Chicago Bulls. 

Then he signed his contract on December 9, 2011, with the Bulls. He played overall 42 matches in his debut season, scoring 2.6 points per game.

In the 2014-15 seasons, Butler takes center stage in the Bulls’ gameplay.

Then the contract also permits him a fifth-year player option. On February 5, 2016, in a game against Denver Nuggets, he suffered a left knee strain.

Because of this, he was nearly out for four weeks, and consequently, he missed the 2016 NBA All-Star Game.

He made his comeback on 14 March against the Toronto Raptors.

In the Bulls’ last game of the season, he scored a triple-double with 12 rebounds, 10 points, and 10 assists against the Philadelphia 76ers on 13 April.

Butler signed with the Miami Heat on July 6, 2019, via a sign and trade with the 76ers in a four-team trade.

Also, Butler was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week after he averaged 27.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game on December 9, 2019.

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Rumors 

Sparking rumors about Jimmy  Butler is that he is dating Caitlyn Nowak, his new baby’s mother. 

Also, Jimmy Butler Miami Heat debut was delayed by two games because his girlfriend was giving birth.

Also, there was a rumor that jimmy could be an illegitimate child of Michael Jordan.

 Injury

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler had missed two games in December due to a sprained right ankle.

He then again missed 10 games in January due to NBA health and safety protocols.

Butler has missed his first game against Poland due to a stomach illness.

Brand Endorsements

The athlete is known to earn around $3 million from brand endorsements.

His endorsements include different brands like Aquahydrate, Bonobos, Beats By Dre, Five Four, Hyperice.

Moreover, he canceled his deal with Adidas to take up the legendary Michael Jordan shoe brand despite reduced pay. He also has a deal with Li-Ning.

Net Worth

Jimmy’s main source of income is from his professional career as an NBA Player.

He played for the Miami heat and earned a huge amount of money and fame. He earns a massive salary and has a huge fan following all over the world.

JIMMY BUTLER  HAS AN ESTIMATED NET WORTH OF $ 34 million.

Furthermore, he is among the Forbes list of the world’s highest-paid athletes of 2020.

Jimmy Butler: Charity

In 2015, when Butler was out with an injury, he made charitable contributions and raised awareness about childhood hunger.

Further, he went to see the Phoenix Military Academy, where the schools said he made contributions of $10,000 for every three-pointer made with one hand.

Also, his charity efforts won him the NBA Cares Community Assist Award in 2017. He also worked with the community partners and offered one-on-one mentorship to the youth.

Jimmy Butler: Favorite Things

Here we provide you a few favorite things of Jimmy Butler’s:

Favorite Actor	Mark Wahlberg
Favorite Actress	Alexandra Daddario
Favorite Color	Blue
Favorite Dishes	Mexican Food
Favorite Holiday Destinations	Paris
Favorite Things To Do	Playing Basketball, Listening to Music and Travelling

 Accomplishments

He has been honored throughout his career. In the 2016 Olympic Games, he has won a Gold Medal.

Butler was selected for five-time as NBA All-Star Team selection.

He became the first Chicago Bulls player to be named the NBA’s Most Improved player in 2014-15.

Also, he scored his 9,000th career point at Brooklyn on Dec. 1, 2019.

 His major achievements he was selected for three times All-NBA Third Team (2017, 2018, 2020) and 4 time NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014–2016, 2018)

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Some Interesting Facts about Jimmy Butler

• Jimmy Butler is a big fan of Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley, Garth Brooks and loves to hear country music. 
• Jimmy Butler was featured in the music video of the country song Light It Up by Luke Bryan.
• Though Butler’s parents were not much support for him while growing up, he never held grudges towards them; Jimmy Still meets his parents.
• In Tomball High School, Jimmy had a spectacular record with an average of 10 points per game, and he attended the athletic scholarship in 2008.
• In his senior year, Jimmy was the team’s captain, and for his performances, he had been named the team’s most treasured player.
• He had won the Gold medal at the Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics in 2016, representing the United States.

Social Media Presence

Jimmy is available on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter.

Jimmy has over 6 million followers on his Instagram account and over 750k followers on his Twitter account.

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Although he uses Twitter and youtube, it seems he loves Instagram and is usually active on it.

Similarly, he also has a Youtube account with over 716K subscribers.

He also posts his video every Friday. If you want to know the real Butler on the court and off-court, you can watch his youtube channel.

FAQs

IS JIMMY BUTLER GAY?

No, JIMMY BUTLER is straight and is currently in a relationship with a famous singer Selena Gomez.

IS JIMMY BUTLER A TOP 10 PLAYER?

After his memorable performance in the 2020 Finals averaging 26.2 points, 8.3 rebounds,  9.8 assists, and 2.2 steals in 43 minutes per game, many fans would agree that Jimmy Butler deserved his top-10 position.