Life of Jimmy Butler

Events

Jimmy Butler is born

September 14, 1989

Jimmy Butler is born in Houston, TX

Jimmy Butler kicked out of his home

2002

Mother kicks Jimmy out of his house, he is now homeless.

JImmy Butler and Jordan Leslie meet

2006

Jordan Leslie notices Jimmy, challenges him to a 3 point contest. They become immediate friends. Leslie's family take Butler in.

Jimmy Butler plays basketball at Tyler Junior College

2007 - 2008

Jimmy Butler accepts an athletic scholarship form Marquette University, playing for three years

2009 - 2011

Jimmy Butler is drafted 30th in the 2011 NBA draft

June 23, 2011

Drafted by the Chicago Bulls

Jimmy Butler's NBA debut

Dec 25, 2011

JImmy Butler named the NBA's Most Improved Player

2015

Jimmy Butler traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves

June 22, 2017

Jimmy Butler traded to the Philadelphia 76ers

November 12, 2018