Caron Butler speaks on the Heat culture, playing with Gilbert Arenas, winning with Dirk, & more

Racine's own Caron Butler in the building! This week on Knuckleheads CB joins Q and D to go through it all. They chop it up about Darius and Caron’s early AAU battles, Caron reflects on his time in and out of jail during high school and overcoming that, and his unorthodox path to UConn. Caron talks about his relationship with Kobe when he played on the Lakers and what was so special about those Wizards teams with Gilbert Arenas and Antawn Jamison. We live on location from XS Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas - tune in!
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00:00 : Intro
01:09 : Who Bust Yo' Ass?
03:02 : AAU Battles with DMiles
14:33 : Growing up in Racine, WI
20:30 : UConn
29:21 : 2002 NBA Draft
37:25 : Miami Heat
49:01 : Los Angeles Lakers
54:29 : Washington Wizards
1:00:59 : Dallas Mavericks
1:06:59 : Developing an interest in coaching
1:10:28 : Entrepreneurship & Caron Butler Drive
1:12:31 : Caron’s Starting Five
1:13:28 : Caron’s First Purchase
1:15:06 : Outro

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00:00 : Intro 01:09 : Who Bust Yo' Ass? 03:02 : AAU Battles with DMiles 14:33 : Growing up in Racine, WI 20:30 : UConn 29:21 : 2002 NBA Draft 37:25 : Miami Heat 49:01 : Los Angeles Lakers 54:29 : Washington Wizards 1:00:59 : Dallas Mavericks 1:06:59 : Developing an interest in coaching 1:10:28 : Entrepreneurship & Caron Butler Drive 1:12:31 : Caron’s Starting Five 1:13:28 : Caron’s First Purchase 1:15:06 : Outro

[@TravisAndrews-lb1kk]

I know he came out of uconn

[@purefuture31]

Definition of Growth and Development.

[@InterstateInf]

Exactly that’s why the handshake still need to be seen !!!!!

[@BroccoliHead7]

Yeah and half the 13% is locked up and now the prisons and jails are overcrowded. So much for growth

[@cleathercobbin6230]

@@InterstateInfnah not really.

[@eric8276]

57:19 Kobe’s response to Caron making the All Star team “That’s what the fuck we do!” 💯🔥

[@ken-oy8qr]

I wish these guys posted more material, they would have 2 million subscribers by now..Hopefully they know they real die heart fans, waiting to tune in, it's getting over saturated with people doing podcasts, I'm riding with you guys, just keep gas in the car..Dallas, TX. Checking out!!

[@chickenwingcrossface9269]

Absolutely true, so many basketball podcasts out there but the Knuckleheads pod is my favourite and has been for a few years.

[@bigmontingyeah8711]

@@chickenwingcrossface9269I definitely understand & respect the perspective this comment brings but as a sports fan im loving this new media wave. There is never a shortage of podcasts in any sport whether you want to hear game from current & former athletes or so called analysts & then there are podcasts built by fans so you really get every perspective on every sport & there are never ending stories & gems being dropped on these pods. Jus my 47 cents.

[@statusboom-x6348]

Caron is a legend in my state (Wisconsin). He's a legend in two games like Peewee Kirkland. I'm very proud of Caron for the way he turned his life around and what he's accomplished in life.

[@KB24FOREVER8]

Q and D making me a better communicator. So good at making an interview feel like a conversation.

[@mahvzilla]

I had to make a biography in Spanish and read it in front of the whole class in high school, I picked Caron Butler lol

[@user-dn7rb5wf5i]

Growth & Development, Love to see it G.

[@leslyvee8691]

I love the handshake with Caron and QRich

[@peteywheatstraw667]

From sellin work to givin work! Southside Racine Wi. Shouts out to the cop who gave him a break, it’s all we need sometimes

[@duanelee522]

I felt him when he said " I LOVE HUSTLING, IT'S A FEELING YOU GET". Only a few understand

[@realmontana6838]

Damn

[@TheLink22]

Instantly, soon as they shook up, I knew it was going to be a CLASSIC Episode ✡️

[@CJR-ky3rn]

I seen that off rip 👀 I couldn’t believe it lol

[@illegal2society]

I watched it like 15 times 🤞🏾💯

[@restlessjay6260]

On Gz I thought I was trippin 😂

[@statusboom-x6348]

You caught that, too😵😵 Most definitely! Already!

[@tone7471]

Facts 💯

[@vharris5503]

I was a HUGE Caron Butler fan from his time in the college to the pros. I pressed play instantly!

[@user-be7tc2bd6e]

Me too. LOL.

[@FupaDoncic]

I hope Caron knows us Mavs fans appreciate him for helping us get there.

[@risan214]

I love the Monster Mash flowers, one of Cardinal Hayes finest. Much love you Caron and the Knucklehead crew!

[@stimmybutler6709]

My favorite college B Ball player of all time!

[@Jcyberchase22]

Q & D mastered comfortable journalism

[@dy120481]

I've always been impressed by how sharp Butler is. He's a genuinely smart dude.

[@oaklandsoldier8520]

He and Jamal Crawford are two of my favorite people in the NBA

[@missayawk]

The NBA need to have Caron speak to middle school,HS, College and NBA rookies on his journey.He has lived a REAL life.....also Ja Morant needs to know the path this man has traveled and could've never made the NBA if he had a different mindset or didn't listen to the OGs. Great interview guys.....keep the real ones coming.

[@askebaby850]

The way Caron talked about Kobe was so genuine. Rip to the goat 🐐

[@jsimmons834]

Big Heat fan...and great to see Caron on here. Ya'll keep it real. Another player talking about Mash bustin' ass. Good shit with Caron talking about being a rook and having a structured life right away.

[@joshuaisaiah4544]

Can't wait till he get a head coaching job well deserved 🙏🏽

[@sirjeff365]

TuffJuice ! he was one of my favorite players when he played for Wizards wish we could have kept him, Gilbert and Antwaun longer.

[@endless_waltz18]

As a Wizards fan, it’s a joy to watch Tuff Juice on the pod!! I remember when Gil was out, CB and Bron used to go at it in the playoffs

[@jaetoner1220]

Wiz lost because bron got in Gil head CB should have been more involved with the game plan he was a complete player

[@662Cno]

WE NEED A MONTA ELLIS EPISODE

[@leslyvee8691]

Caron love these Two Gentlemen He look So Happy and Relieved talking to them

[@glennhaywood5555]

One of the best explosives y'all have done. Real joy seeing young brothers still have love, respect and compassion towards each other. CB really turned the adverse situations of life into a legend of the hardwoods. Congratulations to all these guys. Keep up the good work.💯👌👌👌👍👍👍🏆🏆🔥🔥🔥 #knunckup.

[@tonyrobinson3151]

Can y'all get Damon Stoudemire, Vin Baker, Sharif Abdul Rahim or JR Rider?

[@tonyrobinson3151]

@@CRE8TIVE_SOULUTIONS isn't he in prison?

[@TSB43]

I don’t like KZbin unsubscribing me to a channel I’ve been subscribed to since the first episode.

[@propanepetey3637]

Dappin up the 6 🔯👀

[@nostallingjunkhauling8627]

Dope interview I didn’t know CB was a G. Much respect for you.m turning your life around.

[@AcePlaya4ever]

Boys shake up instantly

[@g-m0nee]

Racine stand up!! Caron uncle Los was on my lil league basketball team he ain't lyin, like MJ on the court at a young age. Salute 🫡 Caron 1 of the best to ever do it put our city on the map💯

[@Flameville]

Y’all do a Larry Hughes ep yet??? Crazy take but I saw him as Paul George before Paul George. His game was so smoooth

[@supersexyboy1211]

Went from selling cracc to nba player 💪 OG fasho

[@seanf9067]

We need Monster Mash on here!!! Super underrated!!

[@arthurbarnes6368]

If I'm not mistaken he was already on the show and said Larry Bird destroyed Rodney Rogers during the Dream Team vs. College Select Team days.

[@seanf9067]

@@arthurbarnes6368 damn I gotta go check that episode

[@Virtualcritic111]

Caron is a class act

[@dw9230]

Bruh this is one of knuckleheads top interviews imo. It’s KG BD Now Caron. Imo Knuckleheads still top tier in the podcast game Mad respect

[@arthurbarnes6368]

Definitely these three and Al Harrington are my favorite.

[@EusebioBermea]

Coming with the fire episodes! I’m everything Knuckleheads & UConn, so this is all me right here!!!

[@l_uzbel]

Q's looking fly with that bucket hat, idk why but somehow it fits his vibe a lot

[@Quirome]

The diamonds setting it off crazy too

[@lulloner13]

Shout out Caron, Racine, WI 👏🏽💪🏽🙌🏽✊🏽

[@Abyfresh523gmail]

CB was cold- Mid-Range Crazy

[@caheme1984]

We need Brandon Roy

[@4392amtrak]

My aunt used to take care of Mash when they both lived in Rangel projects in Harlem

[@tonyrobinson3151]

Wooooow!

[@dancingwithfools]

How about that 🤔

[@4392amtrak]

Yep, rip to her, but she and others in my family told me several times that she use to babysit him

[@foreverflylove]

Mash had a sick game sheesh, handles plus post game nasty with a j

[@hugh_jazznuts]

This was dope. Much respect gentlemen.

[@ogmclean5648]

Caron Butler was crazy in HS. Seen him in Toronto with Demar Johnson.

[@wallykuhlenberg]

I went to his high school. Uawd to play a lot pick up at the bray center. He was definitely crazy

[@demietriuspreston4162]

another dope episode fellas. Loved hearing Caron talk about his backstory & bball career

[@605highsprings]

Probably the best episode, CB got a great deep humble vibe ! Q and DMiles great interviewing and vibe aswell!

[@darriangray1515]

One on them ones!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@cameronrichardson1416]

My mentor said he went to prep school with Caron and he was really thugging 😂

[@Olyphantman]

Great interview great questions and answers Tight work fellas

[@mikeroffical8762]

Best sports podcast out here 💯💯💯

[@moolasbaby3688]

Love this interview classic 🎉❤

[@missayawk]

Much respect to Caron for the journey he has traveled.I thank him for mentioning one of the Bronx finest Jamal " Monster Mash" Mashburn and Brooklyn's own Omar Cook one of the BEST passers in basketball history.Also to elaborate on how Omar ended up at St.Johns. He ALWAYS wanted to go to UNC, but he failed the SATs and UNC got impatient/ nervous waiting for him to pass the 2nd attempt and signed Adam Boone. When Omar did pass UNC had no scholarships available and he chose St.Johns which was a bad fit, especially since DMiles decided to go pro. Omar's career would've went totally different if he had passed the SAT on the 1st go or UNC had the patience to wait for him to pass the SATs.

[@jordanflores5687]

One of my favorite and most underrated players of all time he and andre miller were lowkey favorites of mine just wish we coulda found a way to keep him in l.a. for that 2nd title run we 3 peat with him there

[@omowale07]

GREAT CONVERSATION BROTHAS

[@_VTMC]

One of the best episodes

[@Dirtyrozay]

One of my favorite players 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@d5fitness_dayekaba]

Great one

[@admiralpiett5894]

Amazing interview

[@lorenzomayfield6487]

i wish they showed vintage highlights of them battling AAu while they talking about it.

[@cozzyono]

Facts it would really add to the lore

[@Dmaccabees]

I used to play against Omar Cook in them Fort Greene Tournaments 🔥💯🔥

[@missayawk]

Omar's passing skills was CRAZY!!! Remember him and Zach Williams at CTK killing ppl as HS Sophomores

[@rayden21]

Great interview

[@richardrojas6306]

Great awesome show. Caron, Q, MIles simply a Great show with a wealth of information that you can change your life, But it has to start with You. God Bless You Guys.

[@vittiriowashington5211]

This a GooD 1 #PML

[@tdunbar718]

I remember that peach jam you dropped 42 I was at that game in North Augusta,SC

[@JP-mp9rk]

that my ninja cb everytime i see him in racine w chop it up went to school w him always been a 100 dude glad he made it and did well

[@michaelallen8112]

Caron Butler great book & great content.

[@ronb422]

Bro, I'm sleepy on this pod. Solid dudes right here. Solid delivery. 💯 💪

[@horacelilbigbrother9215]

Maàaan.... l be "ON- IT" when I see a new interview from my childhood Knuckleheads man 😂

[@GVO003]

Amazing

[@julianthomas391]

Nobody's perfect. We all will make mistakes, we just have to learn from them and not make the same mistakes again. Great podcast

[@a1healthfitness321]

MVP on house arrest 😈😈😈😈

[@Kingbossdon]

Another automatic click knuckleheads podcast always coming with that fire 🔥 men and women guest

[@BG-zt1bs]

Happy q made it out our hood I didn't think he was goin that far congrats on life success. Would like to interview of brit booker or Ricardo Hill. All whistler warriors

[@vjdamonsta]

Respect ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@javantecraft8743]

That might be the craziest 5 yet!

[@JoancarloBonilla]

RACINE🔥

[@jaleelmuhammad9659]

Love how Q never turns down an opportunity to say D Miles didn’t do pre draft workouts

[@a1healthfitness321]

64 in a aau game is crazy

[@yourotherbrother8]

Insane bro

[@MoosePeters]

In any game bro

[@antwanmiller2408]

Great episode , yall started this nba podcast

[@jordanyoung6385]

One of your best

[@aWillsaWay]

D Miles was that Lamar Odom/KG updated prototype... was super fun to watch!

[@InterstateInf]

The folks one of my favorite players I named my son after him to me he a Legend #PML

[@seymourlove4788]

love his shirt

[@dwillwilliams1240]

GDs definitely in the buildin

[@ColinCaptures]

Aye where do i get a knuckleheads bucket hat that joint is hard 🔥

[@Doknot-tb9ey]

Cool that they got Caron on the podcast.

[@kincamell]

Heavy Ps Gotta love a story of redemption.

[@kingkemet2527]

Racine finest

[@tyronerhodes6878]

Glad somebody else talking bout Mashburn. His footwork was some of THE best around the basket....

[@dawickednest]

Future Miami Heat Head coach after Coach Spo

[@Shpankyy]

Caron Butler doing alot of good work in the player developmental department

[@josheasy6716]

Ain’t watch & already know it’s special/legendary s/o tough Juice 💪🏾..

[@josheasy6716]

Tuff Juice *

[@leslyvee8691]

Wonderful Episode Can we get Starbury Please lol

[@brandonthompson6094]

Tough Juice 💪🏿🧃

[@dannyboi068012]

That's a great investment is wild😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@billyharney]

This was expiring then a mf!! #salute to knuckleheads!!

[@Creamcity414]

Racine baby

[@lastshallbefirst5516]

Racine right next to Kenosha, home of Nick Van Exel. That small region of Wisconsin has produced some hoopers

[@MoosePeters]

I'm just gone say Vincent High Milwaukee.

[@tommyboy0208]

Spree, Poole, Herro, Devin Harris etc

[@seymourlove4788]

@@tommyboy0208appreciate that

[@NM4251995]

Lmao y’all peep them boys throw up that handshake

[@CoreyKing_2]

Yep, only hood Midwest people know about that shake.