Toughness is often talked about in sports. In the list of tough NBA guys like James Johnson and Serge Ibaka, Steven Adams [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/steven-adams/] also makes a place somewhere next to them. We talk about toughness in the game, but Kendrick Perkins revealed something interesting about Adams on ESPN. While talking about the strongest men in the NBA, Steven Adams was the name taken. Kendrick commented on his toughness secret that many don’t know about. Did you know about Steven Adam’s hunting skills? The tough man from Oklahoma City Thunder goes hunting barefoot back in New Zealand. Thunder's Steven Adams Out vs. Bucks with Knee Injury | Bleacher ... [https://img.bleacherreport.net/img/images/photos/003/835/814/hi-res-a71f91cea1c1c40b31853eeefe44b4b2_crop_north.jpg?h=533&w=800&q=70&crop_x=center&crop_y=top] Steven and his brothers are ‘Big Giants’, as Kendrick called them. Perkins talked about Steven Adams on ESPN saying, “He is a tough guy but in a different way.” He went on to add to it and said, “Do you guys know what Steven Adams do in the off-season? Steven Adams goes hunting for wild hogs in New Zealand with a knife… With no shoes on.” STEVEN ADAMS IS NOT A PERSON TO MESS WITH Kendrick is not the only person who calls Adams the strongest in the NBA! In an interview after a match against Timberwolves, Jimmy Butler [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Butler] was asked about Karl Anthony Town’s defense against Adams. Jimmy Butler seemed shook with Steven’s strength. He went off-topic and talked about his toughness with great surprise. “That m*****f****r is strong,” Butler blatantly said, “He hit me with one screen today, and I thought my life was over.” Butler went on and said, “Like, seriously. He’s like from Krypton or something, seriously. He’s strong. I’m gonna call him in here and let him set a screen on you. Dude… I’m trying to tell you.” It was hilarious to see how a player could be so intimidated by someone’s strength. No player would want to mess with such tough men. Probably would want to stay away from any banters with them! 

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<h2>Oklahoma City Thunder 2021: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The Oklahoma City Thunder compete in the NBA as part of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference. Right now, OKC is the only team representing the state of Oklahoma in all the North-American professional sports leagues.?</span>

<img class="size-full wp-image-422449 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201025140000/oklahoma-city-thunder-logo-transparent.png" alt="" width="2400" height="2200" />

<span style="font-weight: 400">The OKC </span><a href="https://sportslogohistory.com/oklahoma-city-thunder-primary-logo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400">logo</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> is designed to bring relevance to the state and all its residents. It is a simplistic shield-like structure that contains the phrase </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">?OKC? </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400">on top of a basketball. The phrase </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">?Thunder? </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400">is arched above the shield to complete the design. The logo contains the team?s primary colors blue, yellow, and sunset orange.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Since 2008, Oklahoma City Thunder has been playing their home games at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Similar to other ones, this arena too serves as a multi-purpose venue for concerts and live events. The structure can hold about 18,200 people during NBA games.?</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Oklahoma City Thunder: Owner and Top Executives</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The Oklahoma City Thunder is owned by an investment group called the Professional Basketball Club LLC. Just as their name suggests, the PBC also owns OKC?s G-League affiliate, Oklahoma City Blue.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The group?s chairman is Clay Bennett, a wealthy businessman. This is not Bennett?s first ownership duty in the NBA, as he was a part-owner of the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/san-antonio-spurs/" rel="noopener noreferrer">San Antonio Spurs</a> in the mid-90s.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.nba.com/thunder/team/basketballops1html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sam Presti</a> holds the office of the General Manager of the franchise. Presti is a long-serving member, as he?s been at the position since 2007. Furthermore, just a year after he was hired as the GM, Presti was also handed the role of Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations.?</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>History</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">OKC, as it is now known, was a different team back then. They were originally founded as the Seattle SuperSonics, as a part of the NBA?s expansion during the 1967-68 season, along with the San Diego Rockets. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The Sonics struck gold just a decade after they were formed. Back-to-back finals appearances established their legacy in the association. The Sonics reached the finals in 1978 and 1979, where they met the Washington Bullets on both occasions.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">An initial loss was overturned the following year as they triumphed over the Bullets 4-1 in the finals series to win their first-ever NBA championship. 5x All-Star Dennis Johnson was named the Finals MVP for his incredible scoring.?</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">The Sonics never seemed to lose their touch or fade away from the league. They remained to be a constant presence in the playoffs, and several talented players joined the franchise to add to its legacy.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The 1995/96 Sonics team was incredibly special. Future Hall of Famer Gary Payton led the team to its first finals in 17 years but ended up losing to <a href="http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-jordan/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Michael Jordan</a> and the Chicago Bulls. Following this season, the Sonics experienced a slight drop, but it was only for a few years as they acquired a special pick in 2007.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The team signed <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kevin-durant/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kevin Durant</a> with the second overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, and he enabled them to become title contenders once again. Just a year after signing Durant, the franchise relocated to Oklahoma City from Seattle.?</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Durant spent nine years with the team and took them to one finals trip in 2011 alongside Russell Westbrook and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/james-harden/" rel="noopener noreferrer">James Harden</a>. Durant inarguably goes down as one of the all-time greats of the franchise as he </span><a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/duranke01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400">averaged</span></a>?<span style="font-weight: 400">a mammoth 27.4 points a game during his stint.?</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Oklahoma City Thunder: Mascot and Uniforms</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Oklahoma City Thunder has an official mascot who goes by the name, <em>?Rumble the Bison.?</em> The Thunder has an intriguing back story for Rumble as to how he got acquainted with the team.?</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">The Bison was allegedly struck by lightning, giving him </span><a href="https://www.nba.com/thunder/rumble#:~:text=Rumble%20the%20Bison%20%7C%20Oklahoma%20City%20Thunder" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400">the power</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> of the Gods, which enabled him to walk on two legs. He roamed around the hills of the state, seeking a similar company, and that is when the Thunder moved to Oklahoma. Thus, a new bond was formed.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">OKC?s primary colors have remained the same: Blue, Yellow, White, and Sunset. These three colors shine bright in their uniforms, be it any edition.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Since Nike took over the NBA jersey deal, OKC has generally worn ?white? for their Association uniforms, Blue for the Icon edition, and so on.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Team?s Sponsors</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Love's Travel Stops &amp; Country Stores is the main jersey sponsor of the Oklahoma City Thunder. One could see the team endorsing the brand through the patches in their uniform. It is a truck stop and a convenience store that is vastly spread around the United States with over 500 shops spanning 41 states.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">OKC also has </span><a href="https://sponsorpitch.com/properties/oklahoma-city-thunder" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400">partnerships</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400">with Uber, Zaxby?s, OU Medicine, and other prominent companies.?</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Achievements and History</b></h2>
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<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><b>Founded?</b></p>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>1968</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>Conference</b></td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><b>Western</b></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><b>Division?</b></p>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>Northwest</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>General Manager?</b></td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><b>Sam Presti</b></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><b>Head Coach?</b></p>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>-</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>Arena?</b></td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><b>Chesapeake Energy Arena</b></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><b>Championships (1)</b></p>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>(1979)</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>Conference Titles (4)</b></td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><b>(1978, 1979, 1996, 2012)</b></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><b>Division Titles (11)</b></p>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>(1979, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016)</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>Website</b></td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.nba.com/thunder" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>www.nba.com/thunder</b></a></p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Oklahoma City Thunder 2021 roster</b></h2>
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<td><strong>No.</strong></td>
<td><strong>Player</strong></td>
<td><strong>Pos</strong></td>
<td><strong>Ht</strong></td>
<td><strong>Wt</strong></td>
<td><strong>Birth Date</strong></td>
</tr>
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<td></td>
<td>Trevor Ariza</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>June 30, 1985</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Darius Bazley</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>208</td>
<td>June 12, 2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Moses Brown??(TW)</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>7-2</td>
<td>245</td>
<td>October 13, 1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Hamidou Diallo</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>202</td>
<td>July 31, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Luguentz Dort</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-3</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>April 19, 1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>July 12, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td>Josh Hall</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>October 8, 2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>George Hill</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>188</td>
<td>May 4, 1986</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>42</td>
<td>Al Horford</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>June 3, 1986</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>44</td>
<td>Justin Jackson</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>March 28, 1995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Ty Jerome</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>July 8, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>Th?o Maledon</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>175</td>
<td>June 12, 2001</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>Darius Miller</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>225</td>
<td>March 21, 1990</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>33</td>
<td>Mike Muscala</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>July 1, 1991</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td>Aleksej Pokusevski</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>7-0</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>December 26, 2001</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>22</td>
<td>Isaiah Roby</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>230</td>
<td>February 3, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>34</td>
<td>Kenrich Williams</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>210</td>
<td>December 2, 1994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Omer Yurtseven</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>7-0</td>
<td>264</td>
<td>June 19, 1998</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder 2021: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The Oklahoma City Thunder compete in the NBA as part of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference. Right now, OKC is the only team representing the state of Oklahoma in all the North-American professional sports leagues.? The OKC logo is designed to bring relevance to the state and all its residents. It is a simplistic shield-like structure that contains the phrase ?OKC? on top of a basketball. The phrase ?Thunder? is arched above the shield to complete the design. The logo contains the team?s primary colors blue, yellow, and sunset orange.? Since 2008, Oklahoma City Thunder has been playing their home games at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Similar to other ones, this arena too serves as a multi-purpose venue for concerts and live events. The structure can hold about 18,200 people during NBA games.? Oklahoma City Thunder: Owner and Top Executives The Oklahoma City Thunder is owned by an investment group called the Professional Basketball Club LLC. Just as their name suggests, the PBC also owns OKC?s G-League affiliate, Oklahoma City Blue. The group?s chairman is Clay Bennett, a wealthy businessman. This is not Bennett?s first ownership duty in the NBA, as he was a part-owner of the San Antonio Spurs in the mid-90s.? Sam Presti holds the office of the General Manager of the franchise. Presti is a long-serving member, as he?s been at the position since 2007. Furthermore, just a year after he was hired as the GM, Presti was also handed the role of Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations.? History OKC, as it is now known, was a different team back then. They were originally founded as the Seattle SuperSonics, as a part of the NBA?s expansion during the 1967-68 season, along with the San Diego Rockets. The Sonics struck gold just a decade after they were formed. Back-to-back finals appearances established their legacy in the association. The Sonics reached the finals in 1978 and 1979, where they met the Washington Bullets on both occasions.? An initial loss was overturned the following year as they triumphed over the Bullets 4-1 in the finals series to win their first-ever NBA championship. 5x All-Star Dennis Johnson was named the Finals MVP for his incredible scoring.? The Sonics never seemed to lose their touch or fade away from the league. They remained to be a constant presence in the playoffs, and several talented players joined the franchise to add to its legacy.? The 1995/96 Sonics team was incredibly special. Future Hall of Famer Gary Payton led the team to its first finals in 17 years but ended up losing to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. Following this season, the Sonics experienced a slight drop, but it was only for a few years as they acquired a special pick in 2007.? The team signed Kevin Durant with the second overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, and he enabled them to become title contenders once again. Just a year after signing Durant, the franchise relocated to Oklahoma City from Seattle.? Durant spent nine years with the team and took them to one finals trip in 2011 alongside Russell Westbrook and James Harden. Durant inarguably goes down as one of the all-time greats of the franchise as he averaged?a mammoth 27.4 points a game during his stint.? Oklahoma City Thunder: Mascot and Uniforms Oklahoma City Thunder has an official mascot who goes by the name, ?Rumble the Bison.? The Thunder has an intriguing back story for Rumble as to how he got acquainted with the team.? The Bison was allegedly struck by lightning, giving him the power of the Gods, which enabled him to walk on two legs. He roamed around the hills of the state, seeking a similar company, and that is when the Thunder moved to Oklahoma. Thus, a new bond was formed.? OKC?s primary colors have remained the same: Blue, Yellow, White, and Sunset. These three colors shine bright in their uniforms, be it any edition.? Since Nike took over the NBA jersey deal, OKC has generally worn ?white? for their Association uniforms, Blue for the Icon edition, and so on. Team?s Sponsors Love&#8217;s Travel Stops &amp; Country Stores is the main jersey sponsor of the Oklahoma City Thunder. One could see the team endorsing the brand through the patches in their uniform. It is a truck stop and a convenience store that is vastly spread around the United States with over 500 shops spanning 41 states. OKC also has partnerships with Uber, Zaxby?s, OU Medicine, and other prominent companies.? Achievements and History   Founded? 1968  Conference Western   Division? Northwest  General Manager? Sam Presti   Head Coach? &#8211;  Arena? Chesapeake Energy Arena   Championships (1) (1979)  Conference Titles (4) (1978, 1979, 1996, 2012)   Division Titles (11) (1979, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016)  Website www.nba.com/thunder   Oklahoma City Thunder 2021 roster  No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birth Date   Trevor Ariza SF 6-8 215 June 30, 1985  7 Darius Bazley PF 6-8 208 June 12, 2000  9 Moses Brown??(TW) C 7-2 245 October 13, 1999  6 Hamidou Diallo SG 6-5 202 July 31, 1998  5 Luguentz Dort SG 6-3 215 April 19, 1999  2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander SG 6-6 180 July 12, 1998  15 Josh Hall SF 6-9 190 October 8, 2000  3 George Hill PG 6-4 188 May 4, 1986  42 Al Horford C 6-9 240 June 3, 1986  44 Justin Jackson SF 6-8 220 March 28, 1995  Ty Jerome SG 6-5 195 July 8, 1997  11 Th?o Maledon PG 6-4 175 June 12, 2001  12 Darius Miller SF 6-6 225 March 21, 1990  33 Mike Muscala C 6-10 240 July 1, 1991  17 Aleksej Pokusevski PF 7-0 190 December 26, 2001  22 Isaiah Roby PF 6-8 230 February 3, 1998  34 Kenrich Williams PF 6-6 210 December 2, 1994  Omer Yurtseven C 7-0 264 June 19, 1998

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<h2>Jimmy Butler?s Net Worth 2023, Family, House, Cars, and More</h2>
<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.

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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><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>6נNBA 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>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><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>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
<tr>
<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>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jimmy Butler</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jimmy Buckets</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Date</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">14 September 1989</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Houston, Texas</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">33</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6?7? (201 cm)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<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>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">American</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<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 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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<strong>Steven Adams: Net worth, salary &amp; endorsements</strong>

Steven Adams was born in Rotorua, New Zealand?to a?Tongan?mother and an?English?father. Born on July 20, 1993, Adams stayed in New Zealand till 2011.

In 2011, He played for his hometown team Wellington Saints?of the National Basketball League (<a href="https://nbl.com.au/">NBL</a>). After playing one season, Adams moved to the United States in 2012 to play?college basketball?for?Pittsburgh. In June 2013, he was drafted by Oklahoma City Thunder with the 12th overall pick in the?2013 NBA draft, which made made him the first New Zealand player to be selected in the first round of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-2019-20-season-preview/">NBA</a> draft.
<h3>Major on-court achievements:</h3>
<ul>
 	<li>NBA All-Rookie Second Team?(2014)</li>
 	<li>NBL?champion (2011)</li>
 	<li>NBL Rookie of the Year?(2011)</li>
 	<li>Big East?All-Rookie Team (2013)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Steven Adams net worth</h3>
Forbes estimated the net worth of Steven Adams as $ 27.2 million. His earnings rocketed during the 2017-18 season when he signed a $100 million contract with Oklahoma City. The contract raised his annual salary to $22.5 million which was seven times of what he earned the previous season.
<h3>Endorsements by Steven Adams</h3>
Adams is estimated to earn $ 3 million through endorsements. Among the brands endorsed by him are Adidas and Powerade.

Adams, since he was a rookie, sported many a shoes from Adidas. He recently moved to the Pro Bounce range.

In 2018, Adams released his autobiography, titled "My Life, My Fight."
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Unmarried</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">New Zealand</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="319">6? 11? (2.11 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td width="319">120 kg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Anheuser Busch InBev,?Adidas, Powerade</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;

<strong>Source:?</strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Adams" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer external" data-wpel-link="external">Wikipedia</a>,?<a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/steven-adams/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer external" data-wpel-link="external">Forbes</a>

Steven Adams

Steven Adams: Net worth, salary &amp; endorsements Steven Adams was born in Rotorua, New Zealand?to a?Tongan?mother and an?English?father. Born on July 20, 1993, Adams stayed in New Zealand till 2011. In 2011, He played for his hometown team Wellington Saints?of the National Basketball League (NBL). After playing one season, Adams moved to the United States in 2012 to play?college basketball?for?Pittsburgh. In June 2013, he was drafted by Oklahoma City Thunder with the 12th overall pick in the?2013 NBA draft, which made made him the first New Zealand player to be selected in the first round of NBA draft. Major on-court achievements: NBA All-Rookie Second Team?(2014) NBL?champion (2011) NBL Rookie of the Year?(2011) Big East?All-Rookie Team (2013) Steven Adams net worth Forbes estimated the net worth of Steven Adams as $ 27.2 million. His earnings rocketed during the 2017-18 season when he signed a $100 million contract with Oklahoma City. The contract raised his annual salary to $22.5 million which was seven times of what he earned the previous season. Endorsements by Steven Adams Adams is estimated to earn $ 3 million through endorsements. Among the brands endorsed by him are Adidas and Powerade. Adams, since he was a rookie, sported many a shoes from Adidas. He recently moved to the Pro Bounce range. In 2018, Adams released his autobiography, titled &#8220;My Life, My Fight.&#8221;  Age 26  Marital Status Unmarried  Nationality New Zealand  Height 6? 11? (2.11 m)  Weight 120 kg  Endorsements Anheuser Busch InBev,?Adidas, Powerade  &nbsp; Source:?Wikipedia,?Forbes

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