Ironically, Butler is well-known for his charitable endeavors, giving his own money to various charities - he was even highlighted on the Oprah Winfrey program! But, the usual highlight you'd see of Butler on the basketball court is him stealing the ball and taking it back to the hoop for a quick score.
Name: James Caron Butler
Born: March 13, 1980 in Racine, WI
Team: Washington Wizards
Jersey Number: 3
Position: Small Forward
Height: 6'7"
Weight: 228 lbs.
Nicknames: Tough Juice, 007
High School: Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield, ME
College: University of Connecticut
Drafted: 2002; 1st round, 10th pick by the Miami Heat
Teams Played For In Career:
- Miami Heat (2002-04)
- Los Angeles Lakers {2004-05)
- Washington Wizards (2005-Present)
MAJOR AWARDS AND HONORS:
NBA All-Star
- 2006-07 All-Star
NBA All-Rookie Team
- 2002-03 All-Rookie First Team
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