Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler
Jimmy Butler
Born	Jimmy Butler III; September 14, 1989 (age 37); Houston, Texas, U.S.
Occupation	Professional basketball player
Years active	2011–present
Known for	NBA All-Star, NBA Most Improved Player (2015), NBA All-Defensive Team selections, 2016 Olympic gold medalist

Jimmy Butler III (born September 14, 1989) is a professional American basketball athlete currently playing for the Golden State Warriors in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Known by the nickname "Jimmy Buckets", he has been selected as an NBA All-Star six times, earned five selections to the All-NBA Team, and has been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team on five occasions. Additionally, he secured a gold medal with the 2016 U.S. Olympic basketball team.

Butler began his collegiate career at Tyler Junior College for one season before transferring to Marquette University. He was chosen 30th overall in the 2011 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. In 2015, he received the NBA Most Improved Player honor. Following six years with Chicago, Butler was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in June 2017 and then moved to the Philadelphia 76ers in November 2018. In July 2019, he signed with the Miami Heat, guiding them to the NBA Finals during his debut season. He led the league in steals in 2021 and played a crucial role in taking the Heat back to the 2023 NBA Finals, marking their second finals appearance within four years. After experiencing disagreements with Miami’s management, Butler was traded to the Warriors in 2025.

Early life

Born in Houston on September 14, 1989, Butler’s father, Jimmy Butler Jr., departed when he was an infant. Raised by his mother in the Houston suburb of Tomball, he was expelled from her home at age 13. Subsequently, Butler stayed intermittently with friends for extended periods. Despite these challenges, he maintains contact with both parents and has stated, "I don't hold grudges. I still talk to my family. My mom. My father. We love each other."

Prior to his senior year at Tomball High School, Butler caught the attention of Jordan Leslie, a freshman athlete who challenged him to a three-point shooting contest. Butler then lived with Leslie’s family for several months, valuing their support beyond just basketball.

During his junior year at Tomball High, Butler posted an average of 10 points per game. In his final year (2006–07), serving as team captain, he improved to average 19.9 points and 8.7 rebounds per game, earning his team’s most valuable player distinction.

Despite his high school performance, Butler went unrecruited and opted to enroll at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas.

College career

Following his freshman campaign at Tyler Junior College, where he averaged 18.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, Butler drew attention from several Division I programs. Rated as a two-star recruit by 247Sports.com, he was ranked number 127 among junior college prospects in 2008.

Butler accepted a scholarship to play at Marquette, where during his sophomore year (2008–09), he averaged 5.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game with a free-throw percentage of 76.8%. As a junior (2009–10), he became a regular starter and increased his averages to 14.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, earning All-Big East Honorable Mention recognition. He made several crucial game-winning shots that helped Marquette finish with an 11–7 conference record and secure its fifth straight NCAA tournament berth. In his senior season (2010–11), Butler averaged 15.7 points per game and again received All-Big East Honorable Mention honors.

2011–2014: Initial seasons and inaugural All-Defensive honor

Chosen as the 30th pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls, Butler participated in 42 games during the lockout-shortened 2011–12 campaign. The next season, he played in every one of the 82 games, starting with limited playing time that gradually increased, ultimately starting all 12 playoff matches. On April 9, 2013, Butler achieved a then personal best of 28 points against the Toronto Raptors, followed two days later by his first NBA double-double, tallying 22 points and 14 rebounds versus the New York Knicks.

During the 2013–14 season, Butler missed 15 contests due to injury but averaged a career-high and league-leading 38.7 minutes across 67 games. He reached a season peak of 26 points against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 30 and set a franchise record by playing 60 minutes and 20 seconds in a triple-overtime battle with the Orlando Magic on January 15, finishing with 21 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. By season’s end, he earned a spot on the NBA All-Defensive Second Team.

2014–2016: Most Improved Player accolade and initial All-Star appearances

On November 25, 2014, Butler matched his career high by scoring 32 points in a defeat to the Denver Nuggets. Shortly after, on December 3, he received the Eastern Conference Player of the Month award for his performances during October and November. He surpassed his previous best by scoring 35 points in a 103–97 victory over the New York Knicks on December 18. Butler was named as an Eastern Conference reserve for the 2015 NBA All-Star Game on January 29, 2015. A left elbow injury sidelined him from March 2 for three to six weeks; he made his return on March 23 against the Charlotte Hornets, contributing 19 points and nine rebounds in a 98–86 win.

In the playoffs on April 20, Butler posted a career playoff high of 31 points as the Bulls defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 91–82 to take a 2–0 lead in their first-round series. He followed up with a 33-point effort in a narrow 92–90 loss to Milwaukee on April 25, maintaining Chicago’s series advantage at 3–2. The Bulls eventually won game six to advance to the conference semifinals but fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers in six games. On May 7, Butler was honored with the NBA Most Improved Player for the 2014–15 season, marking a first for the franchise.

Butler secured a five-year contract worth $95 million with a player option for the final year when he re-signed with Chicago on July 9, 2015. On December 9, he set a then personal record by scoring 36 points during a loss to the Boston Celtics, then surpassed that mark with an impressive 43 points in a quadruple overtime defeat against the Detroit Pistons on December 18. On January 3, he broke Michael Jordan’s franchise record for most points scored in one half by putting up 40 of his total 42 points after halftime in a victory over the Toronto Raptors. Two days later, Butler added another strong performance with 32 points and a season-best ten assists in a win against the Milwaukee Bucks. On January 14, he achieved a career-high of 53 points along with ten rebounds and six assists during an overtime triumph over the Philadelphia 76ers, becoming the first Bulls player since Jamal Crawford in 2004 to eclipse the fifty-point mark.

A left knee strain suffered against the Denver Nuggets on February 5 caused Butler to miss approximately one month of action, including the 2016 NBA All-Star Game, where teammate Pau Gasol served as his replacement. He returned to play on March 5 facing off against the Houston Rockets, contributing an all-around effort of 24 points, eleven rebounds, and six assists that ended Chicago’s four-game losing streak. After briefly being sidelined again due to back discomfort and swelling in his knee, he made another comeback on March 14 versus the Toronto Raptors. On April 2, Butler recorded his first career triple-double with totals of 28 points, along with career highs of seventeen rebounds and twelve assists during a loss to Detroit. In the final game of the season on April 13, he notched his second triple-double by posting ten points, twelve rebounds, and ten assists in a victory over Philadelphia.

2016–2017: inaugural All-NBA honor

In the Bulls’ opening game on October 27, Butler led the team with 24 points, securing a 105–99 victory over the Boston Celtics. On November 9, he tallied 39 points despite the team falling 115–107 to the Atlanta Hawks. Three days later, Butler contributed 37 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists, helping Chicago defeat the Washington Wizards 106–95. On November 20, he achieved a season-best 40 points in a 118–110 win against the Los Angeles Lakers, which earned him the Eastern Conference Player of the Week award for November 14–20.

Butler matched his season high of 40 points on December 28, including a game-winning buzzer-beater, leading the Bulls to a 101–99 triumph over the Brooklyn Nets and adding 11 rebounds as they rallied from a late deficit.

On January 2, 2017, Butler posted an impressive stat line of 52 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists in a 118–111 victory versus the Charlotte Hornets, converting 21 of 22 free throws. Five days later, he scored 42 points during a 123–118 overtime win over the Toronto Raptors and was honored as Eastern Conference Player of the Week for January 2–8. On January 19, Butler earned a starting spot for the Eastern Conference in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game. Following a loss on January 25, he publicly criticized his younger teammates' effort, resulting in a fine and being benched for the subsequent game where he managed only three points on poor shooting.

On February 25, Butler notched his third career triple-double with totals of 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a commanding 117–99 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. On March 26, he recorded 20 points alongside a then career-high of 14 assists in a victory against the Milwaukee Bucks. Then on April 6, Butler secured his fourth career triple-double by contributing 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 102–90 triumph over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Minnesota Timberwolves (2017–2018)

On June 22, 2017, Butler was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves along with rights to Justin Patton (16th pick in the 2017 NBA draft) in exchange for Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn, and rights to Lauri Markkanen (7th pick in the same draft). In his Timberwolves debut on October 18, Butler scored 12 points during a 107–99 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Throughout that season, he produced several notable performances including scoring 33 points against the Los Angeles Clippers on December 3, putting up 38 points in an overtime defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers on December 12, and setting a season-high with 39 points—12 of which came in overtime—in a win over the Denver Nuggets on December 27.

Butler was selected as a Western Conference All-Star reserve on January 23, 2018. Returning to Chicago on February 9, he dropped 38 points in a close loss to his former team. Choosing to skip the All-Star Game to rest ahead of the season’s final stretch, Butler suffered a right knee injury on February 23 and underwent meniscus surgery two days later that sidelined him indefinitely. Nearly six weeks later on April 6, he made his return by scoring 18 points in a win against the Los Angeles Lakers. During the playoffs, Butler contributed an impactful performance with 28 points including four three-pointers in Game 3 versus the Houston Rockets; however, Minnesota was eliminated after five games.

Prior to the start of the following season (2018–19), Butler requested a trade from Minnesota due to perceived lack of drive among younger teammates and indicated he would not re-sign after that year. After initially refusing to participate and engaging in public disputes with both management and teammates, he eventually returned but was traded early in November after appearing in only ten games that season.

Philadelphia 76ers (2018–2019)

On November 12, 2018, Butler was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers along with Justin Patton in exchange for Jerryd Bayless, Robert Covington, Dario Šarić, and a second-round pick in the 2022 draft. He made his first appearance two days later, contributing 14 points in a 111–106 defeat against the Orlando Magic. On November 25, Butler tallied 34 points and 12 rebounds, including a decisive three-pointer with 2.3 seconds remaining, securing a 127–125 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. He achieved a season-high of 38 points on December 5 during a 113–102 loss to the Toronto Raptors, and matched that scoring output two days later in a 117–111 win over the Detroit Pistons.

Switching to point guard on January 29, Butler added 20 points and six assists in a 121–105 triumph against the Los Angeles Lakers. In the opening round of the playoffs facing the Nets, he led Philadelphia with 36 points despite a Game 1 loss. During the second round against the Raptors, Butler posted 30 points and 11 rebounds in Game 2 to level the series at one win apiece with a 94–89 victory. He contributed 25 points in Game 6, helping force a decisive Game 7. In that final matchup, Butler tied the score with a late layup, but the 76ers fell short as Kawhi Leonard hit a buzzer-beater for a 92–90 loss.

2019–2021: first finals appearance and steals leader

On July 6, 2019, Butler joined the Miami Heat through a sign-and-trade agreement involving four teams. By December, he was honored as Eastern Conference Player of the Week after averaging 27.5 points, nine rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game. On December 10, he recorded then-career highs of 18 rebounds along with 20 points and 11 assists in an overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Butler earned his fifth NBA All-Star selection on January 30, 2020. Shortly after, on February 3, he posted a season-best of 38 points in a win against his former squad, the Philadelphia 76ers.

During the 2020 postseason, Butler set a playoff career record by scoring 40 points in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks. Miami pulled off an upset by winning the series in five games and advanced to the 2020 NBA Finals after defeating the Boston Celtics in six games—marking Butler's initial Finals appearance. In Game 3 of the Finals, he achieved an extraordinary triple-double with 40 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists, becoming only the third player ever to record a triple-double with at least 40 points in Finals history. In Game 5, Butler delivered another historic performance: posting 35 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, and five steals—the first time such combined stats were recorded in Finals history—and became only the second player to have multiple triple-doubles with over 30 points in one Finals series. Despite his outstanding contributions, Miami lost to the Lakers in six games. Throughout the series, Butler led his team across all major statistical categories, averaging 26.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 9.8 assists, 2.2 steals, and 0.8 blocks per game.

On February 11, 2021, Butler notched his tenth career triple-double by scoring 27 points alongside grabbing ten rebounds and dishing out ten assists during a win over the Houston Rockets. One week later, he achieved his third straight triple-double—a franchise first—while teammate Bam Adebayo also recorded a triple-double in that same contest. This made them the first NBA teammates to accomplish multiple triple-doubles together more than once. That season, Butler led the league with an average of 2.1 steals per game. However, Miami was swept by eventual champions Milwaukee Bucks in the playoffs; during this series Butler recorded his third career playoff triple-double.

2021–2022: Leading the Eastern Conference

On August 7, 2021, Butler agreed to a reported four-year contract extension worth $184 million with the Heat. On December 28, he recorded 25 points, eight rebounds, and a personal best of 15 assists in a 119–112 defeat against the Washington Wizards. By January 23, 2022, Butler had overtaken LeBron James to claim the top spot on Miami’s all-time triple-double leaderboard. He earned a reserve spot for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game on February 3, marking his sixth All-Star appearance. On April 7, Butler played a key role in securing the Eastern Conference’s top seed for Miami.

During the first playoff round on April 17, Butler contributed 21 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals in a commanding 115–91 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Two days later, he posted a playoff career-high of 45 points along with five rebounds and five assists in a 115–105 win, joining LeBron James and Dwyane Wade as the only Heat players to achieve such postseason statistics. In Game 4 on April 24, Butler added 36 points, 10 rebounds, and four steals in a 110–86 triumph. Despite Miami’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference semifinals on May 8, Butler scored an efficient 40 points.

In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics on May 17, Butler delivered an outstanding performance with 41 points (27 coming in the second half), nine rebounds, five assists, four steals, and three blocks—making him the first NBA player since steals and blocks were tracked from 1974 to reach these numbers in a postseason game. This effort tied him with Charles Barkley for third-most playoff games featuring at least 40 points on 60% shooting over the last three decades. Additionally, Butler set a franchise milestone by recording his third playoff game with at least 40 points, five rebounds, and five assists.

Butler sustained a right knee injury during Game 3 on May 21; nevertheless, Miami secured the win to take control of the series. In Game 6 on May 27, he scored a playoff career-best of 47 points along with nine rebounds and eight assists to force a decisive Game 7. His scoring output ranked seventh highest in NBA history for players facing elimination and made him the first since Michael Jordan in 1988 to record multiple games with at least 40 points and four steals within one series.

Despite Butler’s impressive showing of 35 points and nine rebounds in Game 7, the Heat were defeated in seven games. Throughout the postseason, he notched eight games scoring over 30 points—the highest total by any Heat player since LeBron James achieved it in 2013.

2022–2024: Return to the Finals

On November 10, 2022, Butler tallied a season-best of 35 points alongside ten rebounds and eight assists during a thrilling 117–112 overtime victory over the Charlotte Hornets, where he scored eight straight Heat points late in regulation to force extra time. After missing seven games due to knee soreness, he returned on December 2 with a strong performance of 25 points and a season-high 15 rebounds in a narrow overtime win against the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics. On January 10, 2023, Butler matched his season-high by scoring another 35 points while contributing seven rebounds, four assists, four steals, and three blocks in a tight 112–111 triumph over the Oklahoma City Thunder. He went perfect from the free-throw line at 23-for-23—tying an NBA record—and helped Miami set an NBA benchmark by shooting a flawless 40-for-40 from free throws. On February 10, he executed a game-winning alley-oop dunk against the Houston Rockets. Later on March 11, Butler scored a season-high of 38 points including a buzzer-beating three-pointer that forced overtime versus the Orlando Magic, although Miami eventually lost by a score of 126–114. On April 1, he posted season highs with both twelve assists and thirty-five points during a close victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

During the play-in tournament on April 14, Butler contributed thirty-one points to help Miami secure the eighth seed with a decisive 102–91 win over his former team, the Chicago Bulls. Alongside Max Strus, they became only the third Heat duo ever to each score more than thirty points in either playoff or play-in contests.

In their first-round playoff matchup against top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks, Butler led Miami with thirty-five points, five rebounds, and eleven assists in Game 1’s commanding 130–117 win. This marked his tenth playoff game scoring at least thirty-five points as a Heat player—second only to Dwyane Wade. In Game 4, Butler set a new franchise playoff record by scoring fifty-six points—including an unprecedented twenty-two points in the opening quarter—surpassing LeBron James’s previous record of forty-nine. He followed this with forty-two points in an overtime win during Game 5; this made him the first Heat player to have consecutive forty-point playoff games and broke Wade’s franchise record of seven such performances. His combined total of ninety-eight points across Games 4 and 5 placed him among just five players in NBA history to reach that mark over two straight playoff games. Over this series, Butler averaged an impressive thirty-seven point six per game along with six rebounds and nearly five assists.

In the Eastern Conference finals facing off against the Boston Celtics, Butler recorded thirty-five points and six steals during Game 1’s victory. In Game 7 he added twenty-eight points and seven rebounds as Miami advanced to the NBA Finals. Awarded Eastern Conference Finals MVP honors, he averaged close to twenty-five points, eight rebounds, six assists, and more than two steals per game throughout that series.

During the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets, Butler posted twenty-one points and nine assists in Game 2’s win. This achievement placed him alongside LeBron James and Dwyane Wade as one of only three Heat players to accumulate at least five hundred points, one hundred rebounds, and one hundred assists within a single postseason. Despite his efforts, Miami lost the series in five games.

On November 16, 2023, Butler led Miami with thirty-six points during their first seven-game winning streak since January 2018. On December 16 he hit a buzzer-beating jumper that secured an exhilarating 118–116 victory over the Chicago Bulls. He recorded his sixteenth career triple-double on February 7, 2024 by tallying seventeen points along with eleven rebounds and eleven assists in a win against the San Antonio Spurs. On March 2 he achieved a season-high thirty-seven points versus the Utah Jazz. Unfortunately, Butler missed participation in the 2024 NBA playoffs due to an MCL sprain sustained during a play-in matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers.

2024–2025: trade demand and suspensions

On November 24, 2024, Butler delivered 33 points along with nine rebounds and six assists, helping secure a 123–118 overtime victory against the Dallas Mavericks. Then, on December 16, he achieved a stat line of 35 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists in a narrow 125–124 defeat to the Detroit Pistons, becoming only the third player in NBA history to amass at least 35 points, 19 rebounds, 10 assists, and four steals in a single contest.

On January 3, 2025, the Heat imposed a seven-game suspension on Butler due to multiple occurrences of behavior harmful to the team. This disciplinary action followed Butler’s public expression of dissatisfaction with his role in Miami and his formal trade request. The organization announced they would entertain trade proposals. Butler made his return on January 17 against the Denver Nuggets, contributing 18 points in a 133–113 loss.

Butler faced another suspension on January 22 for two games after missing the team’s flight to Milwaukee and exhibiting insubordination. Subsequently, on January 27, the Heat suspended him indefinitely without pay after he abruptly left practice upon learning that Haywood Highsmith would replace him in the starting lineup. This suspension was set to cover at least five games, including the NBA trade deadline on February 6.

Golden State Warriors (2025–present)

On February 6, 2025, Butler was traded to the Golden State Warriors as part of a five-team transaction that sent a package led by Andrew Wiggins to Miami. Opting out of his 2025–26 player option, Butler signed a two-year contract extension worth $121 million with Golden State through the end of the 2026–27 season. Choosing to honor his late father, he wore "Butler III" on his jersey. Butler debuted on February 8 by scoring 25 points in a commanding 132–111 victory over the Chicago Bulls. On March 10, he notched his first triple-double with the Warriors—15 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists—marking Golden State’s initial triple-double of the season and the eighteenth overall in his career.

In his play-in tournament debut on April 15, Butler led all scorers with 38 points while adding seven rebounds and six assists in a crucial 121–116 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, clinching the seventh seed for the postseason. During his playoff debut on April 20, he contributed 25 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and five steals in a 95–85 triumph against the Houston Rockets. In Game 7 of the opening round, Butler posted totals of 20 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists as the Warriors eliminated Houston with a decisive 103–89 road victory to advance to the Western Conference semifinals. Their playoff run concluded after five games with a series loss to Butler’s former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Regular season

|- | style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"|Chicago | 42 || 0 || 8.5 || .405 || .182 || .768 || 1.3 || .3 || .3 || .1 || 2.6 |- | style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"|Chicago | style="background:#cfecec;"|82* || 20 || 26.0 || .467 || .381 || .803 || 4.0 || 1.4 || 1.0 || .4 || 8.6 |- | style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"|Chicago | 67 || 67 || 38.7 || .397 || .283 || .769 || 4.9 || 2.6 || 1.9 || .5 || 13.1 |- | style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"|Chicago | 65 || 65 || style="background:#cfecec;"|38.7* || .462 || .378 || .834 || 5.8 || 3.3 || 1.8 || .6 || 20.0 |- | style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"|Chicago | 67 || 67 ||36.9|| .454|| .312|| .832||5.3||4.8||1.6|| .6||20.9 |- | style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"|Chicago |76|| 75||37.0|| .455|| .367|| .865||6.2||5.5||1.9|| .4|| 23.9 |- | style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"|Minnesota |59||59||36.7|| .474|| .350|| .854||5.3||4.9||2.0|| .4||22.2 |- | style="text-align:left;" rowspan=2| | style="text-align:left;" |Minnesota |10||10||36.1|| .471|| .378|| .787||5.2||4.3|||2.4|||1.0|||21.3 |- | style="text-align:left;" |Philadelphia |55||55||33.2|| .461|| .338|| .868||5.3||4.0||1.8|| .5||18.2 |-

| style="text-align:left;" | 
| style="text-align:left;" |Miami 
|58||58||33.8||| .455||| .244||| .834|||6..7|||6..0|||1..8|||0..6|||19..9

|-

| style="text-align:left;" | 
| style="text-align:left;" |Miami 
|52||52|||33..6|||.497|||.245|||.863|||6..9|||7..1|||style="background:#cfecec;" |2..1*|||0..3|||21..5

|-

| style="text-align:left;" | 
| style="text-align:left;" |Miami 
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|-

| style="text-align:left;" | 
| style="text-align:left;" |Miami 
|64||64|||33..4|||.539|||.350|||.850|||5..9|||5..3|||1..8|||0..3|||22..9

|-

| style="text-align:left;" rowspan=2> 
| style="text-align:left;" |Miami 
|60||60|||34..0|||.499|||.414|||.858|||5..3|||5..0|||1..3|||0..3|||20..8

|-

|style="text-align:left" rowspan=2> 
|style="text-align:left" |Miami 
|25||25|||30..6|||.540|||.361|||.801|||5..2|||4..8|||1..1|||0..4|||17..0

|-

|style="text-align:left" |Golden State 
|30||30|||32..7|||.476|||.279|||.870|||5..5|||5..9|||1..7|||0..3|||17..9

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|style="text-align:center" colspan=2>Career
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|- class="sortbottom"

|style="text-align:center" colspan=2>All-Star
|4||1||12..7||||'.750'||||'.000'||||—||||1..8||||1..5||||1..8||||0..0||||4..5

Playoffs

|- | style="text-align:left;"|2012 | style="text-align:left;"|Chicago | 3 || 0 || 1.3 || || || || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 |- | style="text-align:left;"|2013 | style="text-align:left;"|Chicago | 12 || 12 || 40.8 || .435 || .405 || .818 || 5.2 || 2.7 || 1.3 || .5 || 13.3 |- | style="text-align:left;"|2014 | style="text-align:left;"|Chicago | 5 || 5 || 43.6 || .386 || .300 || .783 || 5.2 || 2.2 || 1.4 || .0 || 13.6 |- | style="text-align:left;"|2015 | style="text-align:left;"|Chicago | 12 || 12 || 42.2 || .441 || .389 || .819 || 5.6 || 3.2 || 2.4 || .8 || 22.9 |- | style="text-align:left;"|2017 | style="text-align:left;"|Chicago | 6 || 6 || 39.8 || .426 || .261 || .809 || 7.3 || 4.3 || 1.7 || .8 || 22.7 |- | style="text-align:left;"|2018 | style="text-align:left;"|Minnesota | 5 || 5 || 34.0 || .444 || .471 || .833 || 6.0 || 4.0 || .8 || .2 || 15.8 |- | style="text-align:left;"|2019 | style="text-align:left;"|Philadelphia || 12 || 12 || 35.1 || .451 || .267 || .875 || 6.1 || 5.2 || 1.4 || .6 || 19.4 |- | style="text-align:left;"|2020 | style="text-align:left;"|Miami | 21||21||38.4|| .488|| .349|| .859||6.5||6.0||2.0||.7||22.2 |- | style="text-align:left;"|2021 | style="text-align:left;"|Miami |4||4||38.5||.297||.267||.727||7.5||7.0||1.3||.3||14.5 |-

|style="text-align:left;" | 2022 
| style="text-align:left;" | Miami 
|17||17||37.0|| .506|| .338|| .841||7.4||4.6||2.1||.6|||27.4
|-
|style="text-align:left;" | 2023 
|style="text-align:left;" | Miami 
|22|||22|||39.7||| .468||| .359||| .806|||6.5|||5.9|||1.8|||.6|||26.9
|-
|style="text-align:left;" | 2025 
|style="text-align:left;" | Golden State 
|11|||11|||36.1||| .447||| .306||| .800|||6.6|||5.2|||1.3|||.3|||19.2
|- class="sortbottom"
|style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career
|130|||127|||37..8||| .459||| .344||| .827|||6..2|||4..7|||1..7|||..5|||21..1

College

|-

|style="text-align:left;" | 2008–09 
|style="text-align:left;" | Marquette 
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|- 
|style="text-align:left;" | 2009–10 
|style="text-align:left;" | Marquette 
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|- 
|style="text-align:left;" | 2010–11 
|style="text-align:left;" | Marquette 
|37||||35||||34..6||||490||||345||||.783'||||61'||||.23'||||.14'||||.4'||||.15..7
|- class="sortbottom"
|\style=\" text- align: center;\" colspan=\"2\" Career
|\106|\69|\29..6|\508|\383|\773|\55|\17|\11|\05|\12..

Off the court

Butler, who enjoys country and emo genres, has appeared in music videos for Luke Bryan’s "Light It Up" and Fall Out Boy’s "So Much (for) Stardust."

During the NBA Bubble in 2020, he created Big Face Coffee, selling coffee from his hotel room at $20 per cup; the brand was officially launched in 2021 with plans to emphasize the coffee roasting business post-retirement.

In the course of the Heat’s playoff run in the spring of 2023, Butler registered a trademark for "Himmy Butler" aimed at developing apparel and beverage lines; this nickname derived from the viral meme phrase "he’s him."

Butler is also featured in Netflix’s documentary series Starting 5, which chronicles his journey alongside Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis, and Jayson Tatum during the 2023–24 NBA season and postseason.

Personal life

While studying at Marquette, Butler earned a Bachelor of Arts in communications. He shares three children with his former partner and took paternity leave during the first three games of the 2019–20 NBA season, returning in the fourth game.

His father passed away on February 8, 2024, and Butler identifies as a Christian.

He maintains a close friendship with Mark Wahlberg, whom he met while filming Transformers: Age of Extinction in Chicago; they have vacationed together in Paris.

After watching Neymar play for Brazil during the Rio Olympics in 2016, Butler became a soccer enthusiast and supports Paris Saint-Germain, naming Neymar as his favorite player.

In October of 2025, Butler became a minority investor in San Diego Wave FC’s ownership group.

External links

Marquette Golden Eagles profile