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Butler played one year of college basketball for Tyler Junior College before transferring to Marquette University. He was selected with the 30th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. In 2015, he was named the NBA Most Improved Player. After six seasons in Chicago, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in June 2017.
Jimmy Butler. Position: Guard 6-7, 220lb (201cm, 99kg) Hometown: Tomball, TX School: Marquette (Men) Draft: Chicago Bulls, 1st round (30th pick, 30th overall), 2011 NBA draft. More player info
May 31, 2023 · How did Jimmy Butler go from being an unrecruited high school player to a potential Hall of Famer? Learn about his one year at Tyler Junior College, his rise at Marquette, his NBA struggles and his current success with the Heat.
Jun 1, 2023 · Jimmy Butler played one year at Tyler Junior College in Texas and then transferred to Marquette in Milwaukee. He credits coach Buzz Williams for pushing him to become a basketball star and led Marquette to five straight NCAA Tournaments.
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View the biography of Miami Heat Small Forward Jimmy Butler on ESPN. Includes career history and teams played for.
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Oct 27, 2022 · Butler is impossible to miss as the fiercely competitive star of the Miami Heat. But he got his start at a small junior college in Texas after bigger schools overlooked him.
Sep 14, 1989 · Played three years at Marquette and one at Tyler Junior College…appeared in all 106 games (69 starts) for the Golden Eagles from 2008-11 and averaged 12.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists,...