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<h2>About NBA Playoffs</h2>
The NBA Playoffs is an annual basketball elimination event held to determine the league champions. It is a four-round, best of 7 tournament that is held right after the regular season and the preliminary tournament, i.e. the Play-In tournament.

While the top 6 teams from each of the conferences come together to play against each other in the play-off series, #7 and #8 from the conferences were determined by the Play-ins.
<h2 id="picture">2024 NBA Playoff Picture</h2>
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<th style="text-align: center">Seed</th>
<th style="text-align: center">Eastern Conference</th>
<th style="text-align: center">Seed</th>
<th style="text-align: center">Western Conference</th>
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<td style="text-align: center">1</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Boston Celtics</td>
<td style="text-align: center">1</td>
<td style="text-align: center">OKC Thunder</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">2</td>
<td style="text-align: center">New York Knicks</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">Denver Nuggets</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">3</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Milwaukee Bucks</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">Minnesota Timberwolves</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">4</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Cleveland Cavaliers</td>
<td style="text-align: center">4</td>
<td style="text-align: center">LA Clippers</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">5</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Orlando Magic</td>
<td style="text-align: center">5</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Dallas Mavericks</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">6</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Indiana Pacers</td>
<td style="text-align: center">6</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Phoenix Suns</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">7</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Philadelphia 76ers</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">Los Angeles Lakers</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">8</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Miami Heat</td>
<td style="text-align: center">8</td>
<td style="text-align: center">New Orleans Pelicans</td>
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<h2 data-reader-unique-id="12">First round schedule:</h2>
<h3 data-reader-unique-id="17">Eastern Conference</h3>
(1) Boston vs. (8) Miami
• Game 1: Celtics vs. Heat; Sunday, April 21 • Game 2: Heat vs. Celtics; Wednesday, April 24  • Game 3: Celtics vs. Heat; Saturday, April 27  • Game 4: Celtics vs. Heat; Monday, April 29  • Game 5: Heat vs. Celtics; Wednesday, May 1 * • Game 6: Celtics vs. Heat; Friday, May 3 * • Game 7: Heat vs. Celtics; Sunday, May 5 *
* = If necessary
(2) New York vs. (7) Philadelphia
• Game 1: Knicks vs. 76ers; Saturday, April 20 • Game 2:Knicks vs. 76ers; Monday, April 22 • Game 3: Knicks vs. 76ers; Thursday, April 25  • Game 4: Knicks vs. 76ers; Sunday, April 28  • Game 5: 76ers vs. Knicks; Tuesday, April 30 * • Game 6: Knicks vs. 76ers; Thursday, May 2 * • Game 7: 76ers vs. Knicks; Saturday, May 4 *
* = If necessary
(3) Milwaukee vs. (6) Indiana
• Game 1: Pacers vs. Bucks; Sunday, April 21 • Game 2: Pacers vs. Bucks; Tuesday, April 23  • Game 3: Bucks vs. Pacers; Friday, April 26  • Game 4: Bucks vs. Pacers; Sunday, April 28 • Game 5: Pacers vs. Bucks; Tuesday, April 30 * • Game 6: Bucks vs. Pacers; Thursday, May 2 * • Game 7: Pacers vs. Bucks; Saturday, May 4 *
* = If necessary
(4) Cleveland vs. (5) Orlando
• Game 1: Cavaliers vs. Magic; Saturday, April 20 • Game 2: Cavaliers vs. Magic; Monday, April 22 • Game 3: Cavaliers vs. Magic; Thursday, April 25  • Game 4: Cavaliers vs. Magic; Saturday, April 27  • Game 5: Magic vs. Cavaliers; Tuesday, April 30 * • Game 6: Cavaliers vs. Magic; Friday, May 3 * • Game 7: Magic vs. Cavaliers; Sunday, May 5 * * = If necessary

<h3 data-reader-unique-id="140">Western Conference</h3>
(1) Oklahoma City vs. (8) New Orleans
• Game 1: Thunder vs. Pelicans; Sunday, April 21 • Game 2: Pelicans vs. Thunder; Wednesday, April 24 • Game 3: Thunder vs. Pelicans; Saturday, April 27  • Game 4: Thunder vs. Pelicans; Monday, April 29  • Game 5: Pelicans vs. Thunder; Wednesday, May 1 * • Game 6: Thunder vs. Pelicans; Friday, May 3 * • Game 7: Pelicans vs. Thunder; Sunday, May 5 * * = If necessary 
(2) Denver vs. (7) L.A. Lakers
• Game 1: Nuggets vs. Lakers; Saturday, April 20 • Game 2:Nuggets vs. Lakers; Monday, April 22 • Game 3: Nuggets vs. Lakers; Thursday, April 25  • Game 4: Nuggets vs. Lakers; Saturday, April 27 • Game 5: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Monday, April 29 * • Game 6: Nuggets vs. Lakers; Thursday, May 2 * • Game 7: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Saturday, May 4 * * = If necessary 
Minnesota vs. Phoenix
• Game 1: Timberwolves vs Suns; Saturday, April 20 • Game 2: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Tuesday, April 23 • Game 3: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Friday, April 26  • Game 4: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Sunday, April 28  • Game 5: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Tuesday, April 30 * • Game 6: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Thursday, May 2 * • Game 7: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Saturday, May 4 * * = If necessary
LA Clippers vs. Dallas
• Game 1: Clippers vs. Mavericks; Sunday, April 21: • Game 2: Mavericks vs. Clippers; Tuesday, April 23  • Game 3: Clippers vs. Mavericks; Friday, April 26  • Game 4: Clippers vs. Mavericks; Sunday, April 28  • Game 5: Mavericks vs. Clippers; Wednesday, May 1 * • Game 6: Clippers vs. Mavericks; Friday, May 3 * • Game 7: Mavericks vs. Clippers; Sunday, May 5 * * = If necessary

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<h2 data-reader-unique-id="244">How does the NBA Playoffs bracket work?</h2>
With NBA Playoffs, both East and West Conference conduct the matches in a traditional form of best-of-seven rounds. A series is played in the 2-2-1-1-1 format, meaning that a team with home-court advantage will host Games 1, 2, 5, and 7, while the opponent will host Games 3, 4, and 6. Games 5, 6, and 7 will be played if needed.

The format has been in the play since 2014, after a unanimous vote to change the format from the earlier 2-3-2 format. Once the Playoffs begin, teams participating are not "re-seeded". They are already selected on the basis of the results of the Regular season and the Play-in series after that.
<h2>When do the NBA Playoffs 2024 begin?</h2>
NBA Playoffs 2024 officially began on April 20, 2024, after the regular season ended on April 14, 2024.
<h2>What is the Playoff Format for 2024?</h2>
8 Teams will be divided into smaller groups of 2 each in the Eastern and Western Conferences, respectively. Here's how the Playoffs will actually work this year: (NOTE: All data presented is latest as of April 30, 2024)

In the West, we have the LA Lakers and Denver Nuggets in a group, with the Nuggets making it to the next round of Playoffs.

Then, its the Timberwolves and the Suns in another group, with the T-Wolves making it to the next round. Then we will have the LA Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks, with nobody making it to the next series as of today, since they are still contesting to make it to the next round. And lastly, we have the OKC Thunder and the Pelicans competing against each other, with OKC making it to the next round.

Similarly, on the Eastern side, we will have one team making it to the next Playoffs round from each of the following:
<ul>
 	<li>Boston Celtics and Miami Heat in one group.</li>
 	<li>New York Knicks and 76ers in one group.</li>
 	<li>Bucks and Pacers in one group.</li>
 	<li>Cavaliers and Magic in one group.</li>
</ul>
One team from each of the above-presented groups will make it to Round 2.

Coming back to the Western Conference, in round 2, OKC Thunder will clash against one team winning from LA Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks (once a winner is determined in round 1). Then the Nuggets and Timberwolves will be clashing against each other to go ahead. Then the two winners from this round will clash against each other in the Conference Finals to make it to the Finals.

Similarly, on the Eastern side, we will have 4 teams of the following 8 making it to the next round.
<ul>
 	<li>Boston Celtics and Miami Heat</li>
 	<li>New York Knicks and 76ers</li>
 	<li>Bucks and Pacers</li>
 	<li>Cavaliers and Magic</li>
</ul>
Then, once the four teams are determined, they will be divided again in groups of 2, clashing against each other in the Conference Finals, with the best team finally making it to the Finals.
<h2 class="mg-t-b-20 article-content" data-v-715990a4="">How many teams make it to the NBA playoffs 2024?</h2>
16 teams in total will make it to the NBA Playoffs 2024, like every year. There will be 8 teams coming from the Eastern Conference and then 8 from the Western Conference. The top 6 seeds in both Eastern and Western Conference advance to the Playoffs after making it through the regular season. The final 2 seeds, Seed 7 and Seed 8 from each of the conferences will be determined through the Play-In Tournament.

Currently, this is how the standings look like:

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<h2 data-v-715990a4="">NBA Playoffs 2024 Round 2</h2>
In the second round, we will have the best-of-7 format once again, with the higher-seeded team hosting Games 1, 2, 5, and 7.
<h2 data-v-715990a4="">NBA Playoffs 2024 Round 2 Schedule</h2>
So far, this is what the second round (Conference Semifinals) schedule looks like:
<h3>No. 2 Denver Nuggets vs. No. 3 Minnesota Timberwolves</h3>
<ul>
 	<li>Game 1: Wolves at Nuggets, May 4</li>
 	<li>Game 2: Wolves at Nuggets, May 6</li>
 	<li>Game 3: Nuggets at Wolves, May 10</li>
 	<li>Game 4: Nuggets at Wolves, May 12</li>
 	<li>Game 5*: Wolves at Nuggets, May 14</li>
 	<li>Game 6*: Nuggets at Wolves, May 16</li>
 	<li>Game 7*: Wolves at Nuggets, May 19</li>
</ul>
* = If necessary
<h2 class="mg-t-b-20 article-content" data-v-715990a4="">When do the NBA conference semifinals start?</h2>
The 2024 NBA conference semifinals begin on May 6-7, but the dates can be pre-poned to May 4-5, if the Playoffs end early.

<h2 class="mg-t-b-20 article-content" data-v-715990a4="">When do the NBA conference finals start?</h2>
The 2024 NBA conference semifinals begin on May 21-22, but the dates can be pre-poned to May 19-20, if the Playoffs end early.

<h2 class="mg-t-b-20 article-content" data-v-715990a4="">When do the NBA Finals start?</h2>
The NBA Finals begin on June 6, matching up the best teams from the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. The Finals can end anytime between June 14 through June 23, depending on how long the series lasts.

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<h2>Jimmy Butler?s Net Worth 2023, Family, House, Cars, and More</h2>
<h2>Jimmy Butler?s Net Worth 2023 (Update)</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>Jimmy Butler?s Early Life?</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>Jimmy Butler?s Family and Personal Life</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.

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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>Jimmy Butler?s Basketball Career</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>Jimmy Butler?s Stats?</h2>
College:

Games played - 106

Points per game - 12.0

Rebounds per game - 5.5

Assists per game - 1.7

NBA Regular Season:

Games played - 754

Points per game - 18.2

Rebounds per game - 5.3

Assists per game - 4.2

NBA Playoffs:

Games played? - 116

Points per game - 21.2

Rebounds per game - 6.2

Assists per game - 4.6
<h2>Jimmy Butler?s Contract</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>Jimmy Butler?s Endorsements and Investments</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>Jimmy Butler?s Awards and Achievements</h2>
<ul>
 	<li>6נNBA All-Star?(2015?2018,?2020,?2022)</li>
 	<li>NBA Eastern Conference Finals MVP?(2023)</li>
 	<li>Olympic Gold with the U.S. Men's basketball team (2016)</li>
 	<li>All-NBA Second Team?(2023)</li>
 	<li>4נAll-NBA Third Team?(2017,?2018,?2020,?2021)</li>
 	<li>5נNBA All-Defensive Second Team?(2014?2016,?2018,?2021)</li>
 	<li>NBA Most Improved Player?(2015)</li>
 	<li>NBA steals leader?(2021)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Jimmy Butler?s Charity Work</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>Jimmy Butler?s House and Cars</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>Jimmy Butler?s Social Media Accounts</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jimmybutler/?hl=en">@jimmybutler</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/jimmybutler?lang=en">@JimmyButler</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/JimmyButlerOfficial/">@JimmyButer</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Full Name</td>
<td>Jimmy Butler</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Popular Name</td>
<td>Jimmy Buckets</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birth Date</td>
<td>14 September 1989</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Houston, Texas</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>6?7? (201 cm)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>230 lbs (104 kg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parents</td>
<td>Jimmy Butler Senior and Londa Butler</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>African American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$80 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salary</td>
<td>$37 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Spouse</td>
<td>Kaitlin Nowak</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>In a relationship</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Children</td>
<td>Rylee Butler</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Profession</td>
<td>Basketball player</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 6נNBA 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) 4נAll-NBA Third Team?(2017,?2018,?2020,?2021) 5נNBA 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;

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