Introduction
Jimmy Butler is a professional basketball player who plays for the Miami Heat in the NBA. He was born on 14th September 1989, in Houston, Texas, USA.
Net Worth
| Real Name | Jimmy Butler III |
| Net Worth | $80 Million (INR 6,65.85 Cr). |
| Age | 34 years. |
| Residence | South Miami Community, Florida. |
| Position | Small forward. |
| Marital Status | In Relationship with Kaitlin Nowak. |
| Source Of Income | Endorsements deals, Investments, and lucrative NBA salary |
| Last Updated | November 2023. |
Source of Income
His Current net worth is approximately $80 million (INR 6,65.85 Cr). This fortune has come from different sources including his contracts with playing with different teams and brand endorsement.
College Career
His season at Tyler Junior College, where he averaged 18.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. Jimmy’s interest in Division I programs Considered him a two-star recruit by 247Sports.com. He was then listed as the No. 127 junior college prospect in 2008.
Jimmy accepted an athletic scholarship to attend Marquette in the 2008–09 season. There he averaged 5.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game and recorded a free-throw percentage of 76.8%. After that, he moved into the starting lineup in the 2009–10 campaign with an average of 14.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Along with this he also earned All-Big East Honourable Mention honours. His season was noted by two game-winning shots versus UConn and St. John’s.
It also helped Marquette finish 11–7 in the Big East and earn its fifth consecutive NCAA tournament appearance. In 2010–11, he averaged 15.7 points per game and earned an All-Big East Honourable Mention for the second straight year.
Professional Career
Jimmy was selected with the 30th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. He played 42 games during the lockout-shortened 2011–12 season & then in the next season he played all 82 games for the Bulls. On 9th April 2013, he scored a career-high 28 points in a 101–98 loss against the Toronto Raptors. After two days he recorded his first NBA double-double game with 22 points and a then career-high 14 rebounds against the New York Knicks.
In the 2013–14 season, he missed 15 games due to injury. That season he averaged a career-high 38.7 minutes per game, which ranked first in the NBA. He scored a season-high 26 points against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 30. He set a franchise record when he played 60:20 in a triple-overtime game against the Orlando Magic in January next year and finished with 21 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Apart from this at the end of the season, he was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team.
Salary
In 2021, he signed a $184 Million (INR 15,31.49 Cr) for a four-year contract with the Miami Heat. This earns him a salary of $37 Million INR 3,07.96 Cr) as of the 2022-2023 NBA season or approx $460,000 (INR 3.82 Cr) per game.
As per his current contract, Jimmy signed a three-year deal worth $146,396,031 (INR 12,18.50 Cr) and is set to earn a base salary of $ 45,183,960 (INR 3,76.08 Cr) in the 2023-24 season. This contract also allows him to earn more as he nears the contract deadline of 2025 & he will earn an approx $52 Million (INR 4,32.74 Cr) in the last year of the contract.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Jimmy Butler III. |
| Date of Birth | 14th September, 1989. |
| Birthplace | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Age | 34 Years. |
| Profession | Professional basketball player. |
| Height | 6 feet 7 Inches/201 Cm. |
| Weight | 104 Kgs/ 230 Lbs. |
| Hair color | Black. |
| Eye color | Dark Brown. |
| High School | Tomball (Tomball, Texas). |
| College | Tyler JC (2007–2008) Marquette (2008–2011) |
| Qualification | Bachelor of Arts degree in communications. |
| Religion | Christian. |
| Parents | Jimmy Butler Sr. and Londa Butler. |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| NBA Draft | 2011 1st Round 30th overall pick. Selected by the Chicago Bulls. |
| Playing Career | 2011–present |
| Relationship | He is in a relationship with his girlfriend Kaitlin Nowak. |
| Marital Status | Unmarried. |
| Children | A Daughter. |
| Net Worth | $80 million (INR 6,65.85 Cr). |
| Last Updated | November 2023. |
Social Media
| 974.9K Followers | Click Here | |
| 9.8M followers | Click Here | |
| 2.5 million followers | Click Here | |
| Youtube Channel | 812K subscribers | Click Here |
| Last Updated | November 2023. |
FAQ
Q.Which year was Jimmy Butler Drafted?
Ans:- He was drafted in 2011 and went 30th overall to the Chicago Bulls.
Q.Has Jimmy Butler won an NBA Championship?
Ans. He and the Miami Heat went to the 2020 NBA finals but lost to LA Lakers 4-2.
Q.Where is Jimmy Butler From?
Ans:- Jimmy is a native of Houston, Texas.
