Jimmy Butler, nicknamed ‘Jimmy Buckets’ is a six-time NBA All-Star, donning the Warriors' #10 jersey as of May 2025. Butler is a two-way player who is known as an all-around offensive player and a lockdown defender at the same time on the court. Jimmy Buckets is a six-time NBA All-Star. He was a one-time All-NBA Second Team in 2023 and a four-time All-NBA Third Team selection in 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021. Butler’s elite defense was the reason why he was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team five times (2014-2016, 2018, 2021). In 2021, he led the NBA in steals with 2.1 per game.
Jimmy Butler was drafted by the Chicago Bulls as the 30th overall pick in the first round. Butler’s steady development saw him progress from averaging 2.6 points per game as a rookie to 8.6 points in his second season and 13.1 points in his third. His breakout season came in his fourth season, where he averaged 20 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.8 steals in 65 starts, which earned him the NBA’s Most Improved Player award in 2015. Following his success with the Bulls, Butler was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2017 offseason and later to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2018. As a free agent in 2019, he joined the Miami Heat, where he achieved his most notable success. Jimmy Butler has led the Miami Heat to the NBA Finals in both 2020 and 2023. His 2023 Finals run, taking the No. 8 seed Heat to the Finals, is regarded as an iconic playoff performance. In the 2023-24 season, Jimmy Butler averaged 20.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.
Who are Jimmy Butler’s siblings?
Jimmy Butler has three other biological siblings, as per his college profile on the Marquette University website. However, after leaving his home as a 13-year-old old he met Jordan Leslie and considers him a brother with whom he grew up.
Jordan Leslie, born on October 31, 1991, is a former professional football player who played as a wide receiver in the NFL, Alliance of American Football (AAF), and Canadian Football League (CFL). He grew up in Tomball, Texas, where he excelled as a multi-sport athlete at Tomball High School. Originally a quarterback, Leslie switched to wide receiverLeslie played college football at UTEP and BYU, eventually going undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft but signing with the Minnesota Vikings. Over the years, he spent time with several NFL teams, including the Atlanta Falcons and the Cleveland Browns.
Who are Jimmy Butler’s parents?
Jimmy Butler’s biological parents are Londa Butler and Jimmy Butler Sr.
However, he was primarily raised by Jordan Leslie's mother, Michelle Lambert, who adopted him.
Who is Jimmy Butler’s father?
Jimmy Butler’s father, Jimmy Butler Sr. He passed away on February 8, 2024.
Who is Jimmy Butler’s mother?
Londa Butler is Jimmy Butler’s mother. She raised him through early childhood in Houston, Texas, but she asked him to leave the family home when he was 13 years old.
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A. Jimmy Butler played college basketball at the Tyler JC (2007–2008) and Marquette (2008–2011).
A. Jimmy Butler’s salary for the 2024/25 season is $48,798,677.
