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<h2>Erik Spoelstra 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Illinois-born Erik Spoelstra enjoyed his best year as a coach in the NBA in 2020. The Miami Heat boss led his team to the NBA finals last year. Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro and Co. lost out to LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers inside the Orlando bubble.</p>
<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-364985" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200905180040/erik-spoelstra.jpg" alt="" width="1600" height="1067" />
<p style="text-align: center">Erik was born to Jon Spoelstra and his wife Elisa Celino in 1970. He grew up in Buffalo, New York before moving to Oregon later. Erik’s father, Jon, was a former NBA executive of the Buffalo Braves, Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, and New Jersey Nets.</p>

<h2>Erik Spoelstra net worth</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">As per <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/richest-coaches/erik-spoelstra-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Celebrity Net Worth</em></a>, Erik has a net worth of over $10 million. He earns an annual salary of $3 million at present as head coach of Miami Heat. Spoelstra began his coaching career after graduating from the University of Portland.</p>
https://youtu.be/cO0seikpzgw
<p style="text-align: center">He graduated in 1992 with a degree in communications. He is the first Filipino-American head coach in the NBA and the first Filipino-American head coach of any North American professional sports team.</p>

<h2>Erik Spoelstra coaching record</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Since taking over in 2008, Spoelstra has overseen more than 1,000+ regular-season games. He has won 607 and lost 424. Additionally, Erik has coached in 143 playoff games, winning 85 and losing 58.</p>


[caption id="attachment_123675" align="alignnone" width="1191"]<img class="size-full wp-image-123675" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Erik-Spoelstra-Hassan-Whiteside-e1487087369364.jpg" alt="Miami Heat: Season Preview" width="1191" height="615" /> Photo: USA Today Sports[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">During the famous LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh era, Spoelstra won 2 NBA titles as head coach in 2012 and 2013 respectively.</p>

<h2>Erik Spoelstra teams he has been involved with</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">He entered the NBA coaching world in 1995 and took to it like a fish to water. The promising young coach started off as a video coordinator for Miami. After two years in that position, he then served two years as an assistant coach/video coordinator. Erik was later promoted to assistant coach/advance scout in 1999 and was later appointed assistant coach/director of scouting in 2001.</p>


[caption id="attachment_398320" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-398320" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201003094546/2020-09-06T215807Z_1211799713_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PLAYOFFS-MILWAUKEE-BUCKS-AT-MIAMI-HEAT-1-1.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1281" /> Sep 6, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra reacts as he talks with forward Bam Adebayo (13) during the second half of game four of the second round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">Spoelstra was appointed as Miami Heat head coach in 2008. His appointment, in itself, was a historic triumph for Filipino and immigrant basketball players/coaches. He has also been a coach at the NBA All-Star Game in 2013.</p>

<h2>How to contact Erik Spoelstra?</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Erik Spoelstra Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/coachspo?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@CoachSpo</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Erik Spoelstra official website: <a href="http://www.erikspoelstra.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.erikspoelstra.com/</a></p>

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Erik Spoelstra 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Illinois-born Erik Spoelstra enjoyed his best year as a coach in the NBA in 2020. The Miami Heat boss led his team to the NBA finals last year. Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro and Co. lost out to LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers inside the Orlando bubble. Erik was born to Jon Spoelstra and his wife Elisa Celino in 1970. He grew up in Buffalo, New York before moving to Oregon later. Erik’s father, Jon, was a former NBA executive of the Buffalo Braves, Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, and New Jersey Nets. Erik Spoelstra net worth As per Celebrity Net Worth, Erik has a net worth of over $10 million. He earns an annual salary of $3 million at present as head coach of Miami Heat. Spoelstra began his coaching career after graduating from the University of Portland. https://youtu.be/cO0seikpzgw He graduated in 1992 with a degree in communications. He is the first Filipino-American head coach in the NBA and the first Filipino-American head coach of any North American professional sports team. Erik Spoelstra coaching record Since taking over in 2008, Spoelstra has overseen more than 1,000+ regular-season games. He has won 607 and lost 424. Additionally, Erik has coached in 143 playoff games, winning 85 and losing 58. Photo: USA Today Sports During the famous LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh era, Spoelstra won 2 NBA titles as head coach in 2012 and 2013 respectively. Erik Spoelstra teams he has been involved with He entered the NBA coaching world in 1995 and took to it like a fish to water. The promising young coach started off as a video coordinator for Miami. After two years in that position, he then served two years as an assistant coach/video coordinator. Erik was later promoted to assistant coach/advance scout in 1999 and was later appointed assistant coach/director of scouting in 2001. Sep 6, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra reacts as he talks with forward Bam Adebayo (13) during the second half of game four of the second round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Spoelstra was appointed as Miami Heat head coach in 2008. His appointment, in itself, was a historic triumph for Filipino and immigrant basketball players/coaches. He has also been a coach at the NBA All-Star Game in 2013. How to contact Erik Spoelstra? Erik Spoelstra Twitter: @CoachSpo Erik Spoelstra official website: http://www.erikspoelstra.com/

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FIBA World Cup 2023

FIBA World Cup 2023: Venue, Format, Qualifiers, and More Among all the International competitions in the basketball schedule, the FIBA World Cup is certainly the most prestigious of all of them. NBA champions like LeBron James, Pau Gasol, and Kevin Durant have graced the tournament with their amazing basketball prowess. This year&#8217;s edition of the FIBA World Cup starts in less than three days and the tournament is already grabbing most of the headlines. With a rich history dating back decades, the prestigious tournament will be held over three different countries this year which makes the event really unique. What is the FIBA World Cup 2023? The tournament was known as the FIBA World Championship from its inception in 1950 until 2010. With a huge number of teams from across the world participating, it is the flagship event of the International Basketball Federation. The first-ever edition was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Interestingly, there were only 10 teams participating back then. The tournament has expanded by leaps and bounds and currently, 32 teams fight for ultimate glory. Winners of the prestigious World Cup celebrate by lifting the Naismith Trophy. It is named after the founder of basketball, Dr. James Naismith. Where will the 2023 FIBA World Cup be held? This year&#8217;s World Cup will be held in three Asian cities, namely Manila in the Philippines, Okinawa in Japan, and Jakarta in Indonesia. The qualified teams will play 92 games over 16 days in the aforementioned cities. READ MORE: Most Controversial moment in FIBA World Cup History? The Philippines serves as the main host with the 55,000-seater Philippine Arena hosting the opening day double-header. This is an effort to set the FIBA World Cup attendance record. The United States of America play its first game against New Zealand in Manila on the 26th of August. FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Tournament Format 32 teams from around the world will be taking part in this year&#8217;s edition. Teams have been divided into 8 groups consisting of 4 teams in each group. 12 teams have qualified from Europe while Asia/Oceania takes 8 places. 7 teams from America and 5 teams from Africa complete the 32 teams. Notable countries include the USA, defending champions Spain, historically dominant Argentina, France, Brazil, and Australia to name a few. This year&#8217;s edition follows the format used during the 2019 World Cup held in China. It is comprised of three phases, the group stage, the second round, and the final phase. The top two teams from each group will advance to the next round. In the second round, there will be four groups of four teams each. The top two teams from these four groups will qualify for the final phase. FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Tournament Schedule   Date  Time (ET)  Game  Round  Fri., Aug. 25 4 a.m. Italy 81, Angola 67 Group A  4 a.m. Australia 98, Finland 72 Group E  4:45 a.m. Montenegro 91, Mexico 71 Group D  5:15 a.m. Latvia 109, Lebanon 70 Group H  8 a.m. Dominican Republic 87, Philippines 81 Group A  8:10 a.m. Germany 81, Japan 63 Group E  8:30 a.m. Lithuania 93, Egypt 67 Group D  9:30 a.m. Canada 95, France 65 Group H  Sat., Aug. 26 4 a.m. Puerto Rico 101, South Sudan 96 Group B  4 a.m. Georgia 85, Cape Verde 60 Group F  4:45 a.m. Greece 92, Jordan 71 Group C  5:45 a.m. Brazil 100, Iran 59 Group G  7:30 a.m. Slovenia 100, Venezuela 85 Group F  8 a.m. Serbia 105, China 63 Group B  8:40 a.m. USA 97, New Zealand 72 Group C  9:30 a.m. Spain 94, Cote d’Ivoire 64 Group G  Sun., Aug. 27 4 a.m. Dominican Republic 87, Italy 82 Group A  4:30 a.m. Germany 85, Australia 82 Group E  4:45 a.m. Montenegro 89, Egypt 74 Group D  5:45 a.m. Canada 128, Lebanon 73 Group H  8 a.m. Angola 80, Philippines 70 Group A  8:10 a.m. Japan 98, Finland 88 Group E  8:30 a.m. Lithuania 96, Mexico 66 Group D  9:30 a.m. Latvia 88, France 86 Group H  Mon., Aug. 28 4 a.m. South Sudan 89, China 69 Group B  4 a.m. Cape Verde 81, Venezuela 75 Group F  4:45 a.m. New Zealand 95, Jordan 87 (OT) Group C  5:45 a.m. Cote d’Ivoire 71, Iran 69 Group G  7:30 a.m. Slovenia 88, Georgia 67 Group F  8 a.m. Serbia 94, Puerto Rico 77 Group B  8:40 a.m. USA 109, Greece 81 Group C  9:30 a.m. Spain 96, Brazil 78 Group G  Tue., Aug. 29 3:30 a.m. Germany 101, Finland 75 Group E  4 a.m. Dominican Republic 75, Angola 65 Group A  4:45 a.m. Egypt 100, Mexico 72 Group D  5:45 a.m. France 85, Lebanon 79 Group H  7:10 a.m. Australia 109, Japan 89 Group E  8 a.m. Italy 90, Philippines 83 Group A  8:30 a.m. Lithuania 91, Montenegro 71 Group D  9:30 a.m. Canada 101, Latvia 75 Group H  Wed., Aug. 30 4 a.m. Serbia 115, South Sudan 83 Group B  4 a.m. Georgia 70, Venezuela 59 Group F  4:40 a.m. USA 110, Jordan 62 Group C  5:45 a.m. Brazil 89, Cote d’Ivoire 77 Group G  7:30 a.m. Slovenia 92, Cape Verde 77 Group F  8 a.m. Puerto Rico 107, China 89 Group B  8:40 a.m. Greece 83, New Zealand 74 Group C  9:30 a.m. Spain 85, Iran 65 Group G  Thu., Aug. 31 3:30 a.m. Finland 100, Cape Verde 77 Group O  4 a.m. China 83, Angola 76 Group M  4:45 a.m. Mexico 108, New Zealand 100 Group N  5:45 a.m. Lebanon 94, Cote d’Ivoire 84 Group P  7:10 a.m. Japan 86, Venezuela 77 Group O  8 a.m. South Sudan 87, Philippines 68 Group M  8:30 a.m. Egypt 85, Jordan 69 Group N  9:30 a.m. France 82, Iran 55 Group P  Fri., Sept. 1 4 a.m. Italy 78, Serbia 76 Group I  4:30 a.m. Germany 100, Georgia 73 Group K  4:40 a.m. USA 85, Montenegro 73 Group J  5:45 a.m. Latvia 74, Spain 69 Group L  8 a.m. Puerto Rico 102, Dominican Republic 97 Group I  8:10 a.m. Slovenia 91, Australia 80 Group K  8:40 a.m. Lithuania 92, Greece 67 Group J  9:30 a.m. Brazil 68, Canada 65 Group L  Sat., Sept. 2 3:30 a.m. Finland 90, Venezuela 75 Group O  4 a.m. South Sudan 101, Angola 78 Group M  4:45 a.m. New Zealand 88, Egypt 86 Group N  5:45 a.m. Cote d’Ivoire-France Group P  7:10 a.m. Japan-Cape Verde Group O  8 a.m. Philippines-China Group M  8:30 a.m. Jordan-Mexico Group N  9:30 a.m. Iran-Lebanon Group P  Sun., Sept. 3 3:30 a.m. Australia-Georgia Group K  4 a.m. Italy-Puerto Rico Group I  4:40 a.m. Greece-Montenegro Group J  5:45 a.m. Brazil-Latvia Group L  7:10 a.m. Germany-Slovenia Group K  8 a.m. Dominican Republic-Serbia Group I  8:40 a.m. USA-Lithuania Group J  9:30 a.m. Spain-Canada Group L  Tue., Sept. 5 Italy-USA Quarterfinals   Lithuania-Serbia Quarterfinals  Wed., Sept. 6 Germany-Latvia Quarterfinals   Canada-Slovenia Quarterfinals  Thu., Sept. 7 Italy-Latvia Classification Game   Lithuania-Slovenia Classification Game  Fri., Sept. 8 USA-Germany Semifinals   Serbia-Canada Semifinals  Sat., Sept. 9 Italy-Slovenia Classification Game   Latvia-Lithuania Classification Game  Sun., Sept. 10 4:30 a.m. USA-Canada Bronze-Medal Game  8:40 a.m. Serbia-Germany Gold-Medal Game  FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Tournament Groups   Groups  Teams  Group A  Dominican Republic, Italy, Angola, Philippines  Group B Serbia, Puerto Rico, South Sudan, China  Group C  United States of America, Greece, New Zealand, Jordan  Group D  Lithuania, Montenegro, Egypt, Mexico  Group E  Germany, Australia, Japan, Finland  Group F  Slovenia, Georgia, Cape Verde, Venezuela    Group G Spain, Brazil, Cote D&#8217;Ivorie, Iran    Group H  Canada, Latvia, France, Lebanon   Here are the groups for the Second Round   Groups  Teams  Group I Serbia, Dominican Republic, Italy, Puerto Rico  Group J United States of America, Lithuania, Montenegro, Greece  Group K Germany, Slovenia, Australia, Georgia  Group L Canada, Spain. Brazil, Latvia  Teams and Participants : Which NBA players are participating?  Groups NBA players  Group A Angola: Bruno Fernando (Atlanta Hawks) Dominican Republic: Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota Timberwolves), Lester Quinones (Golden State Warriors) Italy: Simone Fontecchio (Utah Jazz) Philippines: Jordan Clarkson (Utah Jazz)  Group B China: Kyle Anderson (Minnesota Timberwolves) Serbia: Bogdan Bogdanovic (Atlanta Hawks), Aleksej Pokusevski (Oklahoma City Thunder), Nikola Jovic (Miami Heat), Filip Petrusev (Philadelphia 76ers) South Sudan: Wenyen Gabriel (Los Angeles Lakers), Carlik Jones (Chicago Bulls) Puerto Rico: No NBA players on roster.  Group C Greece: Thanasis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks) Jordan: No NBA players on roster. New Zealand: No NBA players on roster. United States: Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic), Mikal Bridges (Brooklyn Nets), Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers), Josh Hart (New York Knicks), Brandon Ingram (New Orleans Pelicans), Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies), Cameron Johnson (Brooklyn Nets), Walker Kessler (Utah Jazz), Bobby Portis (Milwaukee Bucks), Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers)  Group D Egypt: No NBA players on roster. Lithuania: Jonas Valanciunas (New Orleans Pelicans), Azuolas Tubelis (Philadelphia 76ers) Mexico: No NBA players on roster. Montenegro: Nikola Vucevic (Chicago Bulls)      Group E Australia: Xavier Cooks (Washington Wizards), Dyson Daniels (New Orleans Pelicans), Dante Exum (Dallas Mavericks), Josh Giddey (Oklahoma City Thunder), Josh Green (Dallas Mavericks), Joe Ingles (Orlando Magic), Jock Landale (Houston Rockets), Patty Mills (Atlanta Hawks), Matisse Thybulle (Portland Trail Blazers), Jack White (Oklahoma City Thunder) Finland: Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz) Germany: Dennis Schroder (Toronto Raptors), Daniel Theis (Indiana Pacers), Franz Wagner (Orlando Magic), Moritz Wagner (Orlando Magic) Japan: Yuta Watanabe (Phoenix Suns)  Group F Cape Verde: No NBA players on roster. Georgia: Goga Bitadze (Orlando Magic), Sandro Mamukelashvili (San Antonio Spurs) Slovenia: Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks) Venezuela: No NBA players on roster.  Group G Brazil: Raul Neto (Cleveland Cavaliers) Cote d’Ivoire: No NBA players on roster. Iran: No NBA players on roster. Spain: Santi Aldama (Memphis Grizzlies), Usman Garuba (Atlanta Hawks)  Group H Canada: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder), RJ Barrett (New York Knicks), Dillon Brooks (Houston Rockets), Lu Dort (Oklahoma City Thunder), Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Minnesota Timberwolves), Kelly Olynyk (Utah Jazz), Dwight Powell (Dallas Mavericks) France: Nicolas Batum (LA Clippers), Evan Fournier (New York Knicks), Rudy Gobert (Minnesota Timberwolves) Latvia: Davis Bertans (Oklahoma City Thunder) Lebanon: No NBA players on roster.  FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Rivalries There are a huge number of rivalries in International basketball. The United States of America and Spain share a great rivalry which has produced some great encounters in the past. Anthony Edwards of the USA will go up against Joel Parra and Jaime Pradilla of Spain which will prove to be a feisty affair. Historical South American rivals Brazil and Argentina also share an intense rivalry. On the other hand, Greece and Turkey also share an European rivalry. FIBA World Cup 2023 Fans Enthusiasm A huge number of fans across the world will be tuning in to watch their favorite international stars in action. Here&#8217;s what fans on Twitter had to say. Giving their all for 🇧🇷 at the #FIBAWC! #WinForBrasil pic.twitter.com/geGbyDfQyn — FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 🏆 (@FIBAWC) August 23, 2023 Fans are excited to see Shai Gilgeous Alexander and Team Canada in action in the FIBA World Cup 2023. good luck to you too canadians and the best wins — Gerard Ndiaye (@GerardNdiaye1) August 23, 2023 🇨🇦 We Getting That World Cup!!! 🇨🇦 — AG (@Easy_AG_NBA) August 23, 2023 Team USA, like always, is one of the most popular teams in the World Cup. Ez 3-0 — Ä ñ † ༄ ༄ (@AntGot2Much) August 23, 2023 Let’s go 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/0v0cYT79AA — Chris Campasano (@chriscampasano) August 23, 2023 Who won the last FIBA World Cup? The 2019 FIBA World Cup was a historic edition. For the first time ever, there were 32 teams taking part to win the ultimate International glory. Spain dominated the entire tournament and faced Argentina in the Final. They beat the South Americans 95-75 with tournament MVP Ricky Rubio putting up his best numbers in the final. This happened to be Spain&#8217;s second World Cup gold and Argentina&#8217;s second World Cup silver. What is the prize money for the FIBA World Cup winners 2023? 32 teams will battle long and hard to win the prestigious tournament. Apart from the sparkling Naismith Trophy given to the winners and the international recognition, the winning team also receives good prize money. Although the prize money has not been officially announced, the 2019 winners received $2.5 million out of a record-breaking $15 million prize pool. The second and third-place teams received $1.5 million and $1.2 million respectively. 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<h2><b>Jimmy Butler’s Net Worth 2023 (Update)</b></h2>
Jimmy Butler currently has an estimated net worth of $80 million. Despite being homeless during his teenage, Butler has made a fortune thanks to his grit and hard work. For the 2022-23 season, the superstar earned $37 million in salary. Over the course of his 12-year NBA career so far, the forward has reportedly received over $200 million in salary. Furthermore, Butler pockets around $10 million per year from his endorsements.
<h2><b>Jimmy Butler’s Early Life </b></h2>
Jimmy Butler was born on September 14, 1989, in Houston, where he spent most of his early years. He graduated from Tomball High School, Texas in 2007, where he was a basketball superstar. Butler then attended Tyler Junior College, since he was not considered a huge college prospect. After his freshman year, the 6'7" star accepted an offer from Marquette to play college basketball in 2008. Butler graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Marquette in 2011.
<h2><b>Jimmy Butler’s Family and Personal Life</b></h2>
Jimmy Butler's parents are Jimmy Butler Senior and Londa Butler. The 6-time NBA All-Star had a very tough childhood. His father abandoned the family when Jimmy was an infant. Also, according to various reports, Londa kicked Jimmy out of the house when he was just 13 years old. The teenager was homeless and spent years alternating between friends' couches. He did not have a stable roof over his head until he was 17 when he met his close friend, Jordan Leslie, at a basketball camp.

[caption id="attachment_1404663" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1404663 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-12-18T014609Z_1807583011_UP1EICI04WUXV_RTRMADP_3_BASKETBALL-NBA-SAS-MIA.jpg" alt="Jimmy Butler" width="1920" height="1454" /> Basketball - NBA - San Antonio Spurs v Miami Heat - Arena CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico - December 17, 2022 Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler in action REUTERS/Carlos Perez Gallardo[/caption]

They soon became very close friends. Jordan's mother, Michelle Lambert, and stepfather already had seven children to take care of. Despite this, Michelle insisted Butler stay with their family when she found out he was homeless. Even though Jimmy was abandoned by his biological parents, he does not hold any grudge and maintains a good relationship with them.

Butler has been in a romantic relationship with Kaitlin Nowak since 2019. Nowak is a model and entrepreneur who tries to stay from the spotlight. The couple welcomed their daughter Rylee in October 2019.
<h2><b>Jimmy Butler’s Basketball Career</b></h2>
Jimmy Butler was a high school basketball superstar at Tomball High School, despite being homeless. However, he was not a huge prospect and so he decided to attend Tyler Junior College. He then attracted interest from various Division I schools after his freshman year, including Marquette. Jimmy accepted Marquette's scholarship and continued his development by playing college basketball for the next three years. He won multiple accolades for his performances in college. After graduating in 2011, he declared for the NBA draft.

Again, Jimmy was not considered a big prospect, and many teams passed up on the opportunity to draft him. The Chicago Bulls selected him as the 30th overall pick in the first round. In his rookie season, he did not get much playing time. His patience paid off in his sophomore season as he saw a considerable jump in playing time. However, Jimmy had to ply his time and prove he can be a good asset to the team. So he worked hard on the defensive end and earned the starting spot in his third year in the league.

[caption id="attachment_1756644" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1756644 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-05-20T033846Z_1197078536_MT1USATODAY20707182_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PLAYOFFS-MIAMI-HEAT-AT-BOSTON-CELTICS.jpg" alt="Jimmy Butler and Grant Williams" width="1920" height="1433" /> May 19, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) dribbles against Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (12) during the second half of game two of the Eastern Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

The next year, Jimmy averaged 20 points per game and earned his first All-Star appearance. He continued his ascension and became the main man for the Bulls. In 2017, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. After just one season, the Timberwolves traded him to the Philadelphia 76ers. The trend continued as the 76ers then traded Butler to the Miami Heat after just one season.

Finally, Jimmy found his home in Miami. It is arguably a match made in heaven given the mentality of Butler and the renowned Heat Culture. In his first season with the Heat, Jimmy led the team to the 2019-20 NBA Finals. Unfortunately, the team lost the title against the Los Angeles Lakers. Fast forward to the 2022-23 season, and he has again willed his team to the Finals despite being the 8th seed.
<h2><b>Jimmy Butler’s Stats </b></h2>
<strong>College:</strong>

Games played - 106

Points per game - 12.0

Rebounds per game - 5.5

Assists per game - 1.7

<strong>NBA Regular Season:</strong>

Games played - 754

Points per game - 18.2

Rebounds per game - 5.3

Assists per game - 4.2

<strong>NBA Playoffs:</strong>

Games played  - 116

Points per game - 21.2

Rebounds per game - 6.2

Assists per game - 4.6
<h2><b>Jimmy Butler’s Contract</b></h2>
Jimmy Butler signed a three-year, $146 million contract extension with the Miami Heat in 2021, which includes a player option. This will earn him an annual average salary of $48 million. In the 2022-23 season, Butler earned $36 million.
<h2><b>Jimmy Butler’s Endorsements and Investments</b></h2>
Over the years, Jimmy Butler has acquired multiple endorsement deals which helped him financially. He has deals with major brands like Google, Tag Heuer, Logitech, Five Four, Aquahydrate, Beats By Dre, and Hyperice. Furthermore, he is interested in entrepreneurship and has invested in several business ventures. He started Big Face Coffee in 2020, which was a massive hit with fellow NBA stars in the Orlando Bubble. It has been growing in popularity ever since. Also, he has established a marketing agency called Curated Hue.

Butler earned around $5 million per year from his sneaker deal with Nike's Jordan brand until 2020. In 2021, he reportedly signed a shoe deal with Li Ning that pays him $3 million per year. Even though the value of his current sneaker deal is less than his previous one, Butler opted for it because he wanted his own signature shoe.
<h2><b>Jimmy Butler’s Awards and Achievements</b></h2>
<ul>
 	<li>6× NBA All-Star (2015–2018, 2020, 2022)</li>
 	<li>NBA Eastern Conference Finals MVP (2023)</li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Olympic Gold with the U.S. Men's basketball team (2016)</span></li>
 	<li>All-NBA Second Team (2023)</li>
 	<li>4× All-NBA Third Team (2017, 2018, 2020, 2021)</li>
 	<li>5× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014–2016, 2018, 2021)</li>
 	<li>NBA Most Improved Player (2015)</li>
 	<li>NBA steals leader (2021)</li>
</ul>
<h2><b>Jimmy Butler’s Charity Work</b></h2>
Jimmy Butler has been actively engaged in helping the underprivileged youth in the country. He has made various donations to schools over the years. In 2017, he received the NBA Cares Community Assist Award for the month of April for his efforts to help the youth of Chicago. He has also supported the Mercy Home for Boys &amp; Girls organization.
<h2><b>Jimmy Butler’s House and Cars</b></h2>
In 2015, Jimmy Butler bought a mansion for $4.3 million in River North during his time with the Chicago Bulls. He then reportedly sold the property for $4.2 million when he was traded. Currently, Butler lives in his $7.5 million home in Stonegate, South Miami. The two-story estate spans over 6,148 square feet of living space, with six bedrooms and six bathrooms. The luxury mansion comes with all the modern amenities as well.

Butler has a simple yet exciting car collection. Some of the most notable cars in his garage are Porsche 911 Carrera S, Mercedes-Maybach GLS, and Toyota Sienna.
<h2><b>Jimmy Butler’s Social Media Accounts</b></h2>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jimmybutler/?hl=en"><span style="font-weight: 400">@jimmybutler</span></a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/jimmybutler?lang=en"><span style="font-weight: 400">@JimmyButler</span></a></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/JimmyButlerOfficial/"><span style="font-weight: 400">@JimmyButer</span></a></td>
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</tbody>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jimmy Butler</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jimmy Buckets</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Date</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">14 September 1989</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Houston, Texas</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">33</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6’7” (201 cm)</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">230 lbs (104 kg)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jimmy Butler Senior and Londa Butler</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">American</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">African American</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$80 million</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$37 million</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Kaitlin Nowak</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">In a relationship</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Rylee Butler</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Basketball player</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;
<h2></h2>

Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler’s Net Worth 2023, Family, House, Cars, and More Jimmy Butler’s Net Worth 2023 (Update) Jimmy Butler currently has an estimated net worth of $80 million. Despite being homeless during his teenage, Butler has made a fortune thanks to his grit and hard work. For the 2022-23 season, the superstar earned $37 million in salary. Over the course of his 12-year NBA career so far, the forward has reportedly received over $200 million in salary. Furthermore, Butler pockets around $10 million per year from his endorsements. Jimmy Butler’s Early Life  Jimmy Butler was born on September 14, 1989, in Houston, where he spent most of his early years. He graduated from Tomball High School, Texas in 2007, where he was a basketball superstar. Butler then attended Tyler Junior College, since he was not considered a huge college prospect. After his freshman year, the 6&#8217;7&#8243; star accepted an offer from Marquette to play college basketball in 2008. Butler graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Marquette in 2011. Jimmy Butler’s Family and Personal Life Jimmy Butler&#8217;s parents are Jimmy Butler Senior and Londa Butler. The 6-time NBA All-Star had a very tough childhood. His father abandoned the family when Jimmy was an infant. Also, according to various reports, Londa kicked Jimmy out of the house when he was just 13 years old. The teenager was homeless and spent years alternating between friends&#8217; couches. He did not have a stable roof over his head until he was 17 when he met his close friend, Jordan Leslie, at a basketball camp. Basketball &#8211; NBA &#8211; San Antonio Spurs v Miami Heat &#8211; Arena CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico &#8211; December 17, 2022 Miami Heat&#8217;s Jimmy Butler in action REUTERS/Carlos Perez Gallardo They soon became very close friends. Jordan&#8217;s mother, Michelle Lambert, and stepfather already had seven children to take care of. Despite this, Michelle insisted Butler stay with their family when she found out he was homeless. Even though Jimmy was abandoned by his biological parents, he does not hold any grudge and maintains a good relationship with them. Butler has been in a romantic relationship with Kaitlin Nowak since 2019. Nowak is a model and entrepreneur who tries to stay from the spotlight. The couple welcomed their daughter Rylee in October 2019. Jimmy Butler’s Basketball Career Jimmy Butler was a high school basketball superstar at Tomball High School, despite being homeless. However, he was not a huge prospect and so he decided to attend Tyler Junior College. He then attracted interest from various Division I schools after his freshman year, including Marquette. Jimmy accepted Marquette&#8217;s scholarship and continued his development by playing college basketball for the next three years. He won multiple accolades for his performances in college. After graduating in 2011, he declared for the NBA draft. Again, Jimmy was not considered a big prospect, and many teams passed up on the opportunity to draft him. The Chicago Bulls selected him as the 30th overall pick in the first round. In his rookie season, he did not get much playing time. His patience paid off in his sophomore season as he saw a considerable jump in playing time. However, Jimmy had to ply his time and prove he can be a good asset to the team. So he worked hard on the defensive end and earned the starting spot in his third year in the league. May 19, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) dribbles against Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (12) during the second half of game two of the Eastern Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports The next year, Jimmy averaged 20 points per game and earned his first All-Star appearance. He continued his ascension and became the main man for the Bulls. In 2017, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. After just one season, the Timberwolves traded him to the Philadelphia 76ers. The trend continued as the 76ers then traded Butler to the Miami Heat after just one season. Finally, Jimmy found his home in Miami. It is arguably a match made in heaven given the mentality of Butler and the renowned Heat Culture. In his first season with the Heat, Jimmy led the team to the 2019-20 NBA Finals. Unfortunately, the team lost the title against the Los Angeles Lakers. Fast forward to the 2022-23 season, and he has again willed his team to the Finals despite being the 8th seed. Jimmy Butler’s Stats  College: Games played &#8211; 106 Points per game &#8211; 12.0 Rebounds per game &#8211; 5.5 Assists per game &#8211; 1.7 NBA Regular Season: Games played &#8211; 754 Points per game &#8211; 18.2 Rebounds per game &#8211; 5.3 Assists per game &#8211; 4.2 NBA Playoffs: Games played  &#8211; 116 Points per game &#8211; 21.2 Rebounds per game &#8211; 6.2 Assists per game &#8211; 4.6 Jimmy Butler’s Contract Jimmy Butler signed a three-year, $146 million contract extension with the Miami Heat in 2021, which includes a player option. This will earn him an annual average salary of $48 million. In the 2022-23 season, Butler earned $36 million. Jimmy Butler’s Endorsements and Investments Over the years, Jimmy Butler has acquired multiple endorsement deals which helped him financially. He has deals with major brands like Google, Tag Heuer, Logitech, Five Four, Aquahydrate, Beats By Dre, and Hyperice. Furthermore, he is interested in entrepreneurship and has invested in several business ventures. He started Big Face Coffee in 2020, which was a massive hit with fellow NBA stars in the Orlando Bubble. It has been growing in popularity ever since. Also, he has established a marketing agency called Curated Hue. Butler earned around $5 million per year from his sneaker deal with Nike&#8217;s Jordan brand until 2020. In 2021, he reportedly signed a shoe deal with Li Ning that pays him $3 million per year. Even though the value of his current sneaker deal is less than his previous one, Butler opted for it because he wanted his own signature shoe. Jimmy Butler’s Awards and Achievements 6× NBA All-Star (2015–2018, 2020, 2022) NBA Eastern Conference Finals MVP (2023) Olympic Gold with the U.S. Men&#8217;s basketball team (2016) All-NBA Second Team (2023) 4× All-NBA Third Team (2017, 2018, 2020, 2021) 5× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014–2016, 2018, 2021) NBA Most Improved Player (2015) NBA steals leader (2021) Jimmy Butler’s Charity Work Jimmy Butler has been actively engaged in helping the underprivileged youth in the country. He has made various donations to schools over the years. In 2017, he received the NBA Cares Community Assist Award for the month of April for his efforts to help the youth of Chicago. He has also supported the Mercy Home for Boys &amp; Girls organization. Jimmy Butler’s House and Cars In 2015, Jimmy Butler bought a mansion for $4.3 million in River North during his time with the Chicago Bulls. He then reportedly sold the property for $4.2 million when he was traded. Currently, Butler lives in his $7.5 million home in Stonegate, South Miami. The two-story estate spans over 6,148 square feet of living space, with six bedrooms and six bathrooms. The luxury mansion comes with all the modern amenities as well. Butler has a simple yet exciting car collection. Some of the most notable cars in his garage are Porsche 911 Carrera S, Mercedes-Maybach GLS, and Toyota Sienna. Jimmy Butler’s Social Media Accounts  Instagram @jimmybutler  Twitter @JimmyButler  Facebook @JimmyButer  &nbsp;  Full Name Jimmy Butler  Popular Name Jimmy Buckets  Birth Date 14 September 1989  Birth Place Houston, Texas  Age 33  Height 6’7” (201 cm)  Weight 230 lbs (104 kg)  Parents Jimmy Butler Senior and Londa Butler  Nationality American  Ethnicity African American  Net Worth $80 million  Salary $37 million  Spouse Kaitlin Nowak  Relationship/Marital Status In a relationship  Children Rylee Butler  Profession Basketball player  &nbsp;