The Unbelievable Story of Jimmy Butler

This is the incredible life story of Jimmy Butler.
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[@fil4648]

That mom who took in a homeless kid despite having seven children already is an MVP caliber player in my book.

[@sheritacotten5293]

yes she is what a remarkable story family is not always related by blood

[@johnsononey]

Finding a beauty with inner beauty as well is a hard combo to find . But she has that "glow" .

[@Yello69]

shes the real mvp

[@The_Chocolate_Gamer_66]

kd ahh comment but its true

[@treheron]

She totally is an incredibly awesome person to do that, that’s love and kindness right there 🤟

[@user-jw5qj8kv2y]

Jimmy Butler deserves respect for going from homeless to NBA superstar player. I think people like Kobe Bryant and Jimmy Butler, who demand strictness from themselves and others, really choose their team.

[@JamesMiller-lb3sk]

The fact that the Butler led an 8 seed all the was to the Finals for it the second time in NBA history is one of the greatest accomplishments ever

[@slylancey]

Even more impressive too because they played a full season as to where 1999 was that lockout season

[@JamesMiller-lb3sk]

​@@slylanceyforgot about that detail

[@jakealejandro7294]

this is so true

[@alfa_romeo55yush82]

Led????.... Ha . Im from Miami and watch the Miami Heat religiously. He aint all that. He is undependable. He gives up his responsibilites. He lacks that killer drive to finnish.

[@DerekCormier-rn2kv]

What do you mean by giving up on his responsibility? At least explain wtf you're commenting about. Butler goes hard all the time and he is a proven winner. You're just a fanboy trying to seem like some sort of basketball guru or something.

[@spongeaang98]

I hated seeing my Bucks bounced out of the playoffs so early, but I've ALWAYS respected and loved Jimmy's game even during his Bulls days. He was always deemed a cancer for simply wanting to win and there's a reason he's led the Heat to two Finals in his career despite not being a superstar. Every team that forced him out is all the worse for it and it's clear his leadership is appreciated in a winning culture. He WILL win a ring one day and I'm gonna love it.

[@jacobbarnett3514]

I would love to see him win a ring but he doesn’t have that many years left now I don’t see how he wins in the next couple seasons, they need a bit of luck for once !

[@8Kobe24Steph30]

Especially the bulls

[@fil4648]

He's the kind of player that will be remembered for the dog he was, rather than a ring. I would still like him to win one, of course.

[@abel6298]

Read your bible! (KJV, preferably) ♥‎

[@spongeaang98]

@@jacobbarnett3514 If Pat Riley and the Heat ownership bring cheap asses weren't getting in the way, they'd have had a superstar like Dame join them and they would easily have a shot to do so. But there is still time for him to get there. The Heat are still looking strong and they lost more players this season too.

[@lellamas2778]

How Jimmy was homeless but then taken in by a family with 7 kids. A white "mum" takes ina a homeless black boy - has me in tears. This is so beneficial for humanity.... Jimmy Butler's WHOLE life is changed by a mother and family's generosity and love..... These small amazing acts of love are how communities and societies are brought together.

[@jakealejandro7294]

yeah.. so agree

[@supercayana]

She’s an angel 😇

[@rayrayqbaby]

Why do you have to mention the fact that she’s white and he’s black?

[@physic3524]

This voucher admits one individual to heaven and infinite bliss for eternity. Valid for: Jimmy's mum , Until: Forever.

[@ramsesstafford4640]

Well I don't know if you've noticed but some of her kids from her first marriage are half black so it's not like she's not used to seeing a black man. I'm not disagreeing with what you're saying I'm saying it's not like she's never been used to being around a black man. The rest was Jimmy just being a great kid and her just being a great woman.

[@j0shhhhhhh]

jimmy butler had such an inspiring story very glad he made it😊

[@Killajmj]

Jimmy a real one, he actually has interests outside of ball like Tennis, Soccer, Coffee and Country Music

[@whyicare]

When D Wade came to play for the Bulls, he was to groom Jimmy Butler. One of the things D Wade changed was that he had to listen to country music.

[@metalblizzard6024]

I've always loved Jimmy, I can't root against Jimmy. Him and Dame are so real. Much respect. I hope he gets a ring.

[@burntsouffle]

Dame??????????????????? lmfao

[@alexatanasie3302]

In this cruel world, Jimmy is a spark of light...the tenacity, will power, can definitely bring you very far. ❤

[@noteventrying27]

The self-earned GOAT.

[@MajestyMusa]

sucking on it

[@alesolren]

As a Bulls fan, I miss him every day I watch the pathetic excuse of a “big 3” we have currently. Things would’ve definitely been different if we had an owner who cared and a GM who isn’t incompetent and surrounded him with talented players who care instead of trading away the only one who did. He and Rose were my childhood, I’ll always cherish that team

[@S3verusMyG]

that old bulls team fs wouldve won atleast a chip with a healthy rose, joakim, and butler

[@whyicare]

Back then, the Bulls had all the pieces to win a championship, They had Gasol, Noah, Rose, Gibson, Butler. But they couldn't beat the Heats. After that season, Tom T was fired and replaced by Fred Hoiberg. Everything went downhill from there. They played for one more season and then the team was disbanded.

[@w_out7631]

Jimmy's story is so sad and makes it that much more satisfying to see what he made of himself. A fitting life for the son of Michael Jordan.

[@gentilewarrior]

I heard a secret guardian helped him get off poverty and gave him 💰 during his developmental years, 🤔

[@Killajmj]

Him making 2 finals with those Heat teams was incredible

[@skimy619]

Look at Jimmy, man. So inspirational! 💪

[@Tsukuyomi_99]

Damn, this dude clawed his way to the top with pure hardwork and determination, thats why he plays hard😮

[@davidd7508]

Definition of “put in the work and you will get your chance to shine”🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@patricialogan1916]

It's so nice to hear a beautiful happy story ❤❤.God bless you Jimmy.

[@kabelotshita4510]

Kobe would have freaken loved playing with him

[@brianb99]

Man, that statement hits hard😢 RIP Gigi and Kobe

[@RaveCoaster]

Kobe and butler together damn. 24/7 at the gym trying to 1 up each other. Rip to the goat.

[@oofoofson4654]

@@RaveCoaster 6 minutes ago ; if those two were on a team together they would dominate

[@henwooja]

Him russ and kobe would be crazy. They would win mvp every year just because they didn't want to lose to each other

[@MaddNomad1015]

@@henwoojanot Russ

[@SS-hd7kn]

He was very blessed to have someone accept him into their home and show him love and make him feel wanted.😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇

[@Steve_305]

Jimmy is one of the current goats of this generation underrated player nobody talks about

[@RandomRay1]

From homeless to greatness 🔥

[@ciriloreyes3184]

absolutely amazing and no kid in the world should have to ever experience being on the streets alone, jimmy keep doing your thing

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Homeless to RICH amazing story 💯

[@Danielsanchez-ub9uy]

His competitiveness is so inspiring when watching him play

[@musicstudy7610]

Those players who always cry they don't have help in playoffs should watch how Jimmy Legend put his team on shoulders and took them to Finals.... Hope he wins his ring

[@trivolution1]

I didn't know he was kicked out. I thought he became orphan at 13. This makes me want to see him win a championship regardless of any team.

[@GGMLadyC]

God Bless the adopted mom & her children. Blessings again

[@HumbledRich]

I love Jimmy Butler Never stop believing in your good. We will shine

[@jamesherron8761]

Great story. thank GOD for your blessings and that family you have.🤩

[@ModernMozart1104]

This doc made Jimmy B one of my favorite players... period. Yelling at all your teammates in practice because they aren't playing hard and tolerate losing is S tier leadership.

[@Brian-co1nr]

He’s already a hall of famer but a ring & fmvp w Miami would be icing on the cake

[@midwestyle]

As a Bulls fan, I have just one issue the video. You downplayed Thibs and Luol's influence. Thibs absolutely loved Butler and wanted him in the draft and saw him as way more than an "end of the bench guy." As far as Luol, I'll let Jimmy speak: “Lu taught me so much about the game and being a pro. I was very fortunate to be able to learn from him. He’s just an incredible, incredible human being. [...] He did a lot for this organization and obviously did a lot for me. In this organization, I was able to be around so many good people, him being at the top of the list.”

[@clickbait3753]

pretty embarrising how the bulls ran thibs out of town

[@whyicare]

Wow, how many NBA players would give credits to others who helped and guided them to where they are now. Not too many.

[@Realmusiclover1957]

Jimmy Butler didn't give up! Never give up!

[@itsesaii1832]

finally talkin about the GOAT

[@iKeeKool]

💀

[@MajestyMusa]

backflips on it

[@googoogaga3440]

bro a casual

[@itsesaii1832]

@@googoogaga3440 no just know greatness when I see it

[@googoogaga3440]

@@itsesaii1832 he’s good but u need at least one championship to be in the goat debate

[@Totalrecarlo]

Awesome video. Brought me to tears. What a beast!

[@NorthEast]

Jimmy Butler And Steph Curry are my 2 favorite players. They are both almost unreal in their willingness/ability to make winning decisions on and off the court.

[@StarStruck7900]

I remember when Jimmy first announced his trade to Miami. At Philly (Where I am) there was a BARRAGE of Tweets roasting and laughing at his decision since I believe the Heat missed the Playoffs in 2019 with an Old Dwayne Wade. My Sixers got swept and Jimmy's Heat made the Finals. My Sixers Management was rather and still is rather Boneheaded in making decisions 😅

[@cherylannpeters2736]

In life..children who have it very hard in their beginning of their life are who usually excell the most... Reaching their goals in life by working hard for it ,is mostly appreciated greatly than those who have everything handed on a silver/gold platter. He is a prime example of how much he appreciates where he is coming from to where he is at today. Congratulations and we'll done Jimmy Butler 👏 👍

[@user-nx5fh3hm5p]

Stuff like that just made him stronger 💪💪💪 GOD had him . Happy for u. 🎉🎉🎉

[@foualter102]

Actually its his destiny to become a basketball player as from there he will meet his FATHER 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@Thiago_TT_MIA]

Wow man. Powerful story. No wonder he's so humble and tough nosed

[@IyanaLowe.]

I love this for him .

[@cherylannpeters2736]

Thanks also goes out to a real true adopted mother, who took him under her wings ,even with her 7 children...That what you call love ,and also a true mother... Never ever turn your back on this woman Jimmy....you owes her so much..

[@latonjiarenteria3772]

What a remarkable story .Im glad it worked out

[@sleezebagsammy8605]

Excellent video and thank you! I knew very little about Butler's background prior to this video!

[@rocksaintlouisaprnfnp-bcrn2727]

My favorite player in the NBA

[@Soldier979]

I bet his biological mom regrets kicking him out now lol

[@huey_edits]

They actually reunited

[@popeyeschicken3535]

@@huey_editsI thought she died

[@keylanhaggins]

@@popeyeschicken3535😂l😂😂

[@JamesMiller-lb3sk]

That just might be her biggest regret

[@marcelngo9677]

@@huey_editsdid Jimmy gave her some bags? 😅

[@tedsta]

Great great story. Mad respect.

[@ciiil8802]

Get this man a ring

[@ShaqattackBarbequeChicken]

He needs a movie made about him

[@NeverAThingz]

This is why he is my favorite player

[@hihellokitty85]

like many fans, I already know the story. But it never get's boring. An, inspiration.

[@SuperSikarlo]

I'm honored to be from the same home area as him

[@nestordanielsequeramunoz2337]

Que historia increíble! Que grande Butler.

[@moniclark9252]

He deserves a ring

[@evelynwright9805]

Love Jimmy❤❤❤

[@darryls2141]

Amazing

[@bankerborsch]

Wow this is really powerful

[@j.t.reilly9446]

Might be the greatest video I’ve ever watched

[@user-vn7hu5yz9p]

OH WOWEE AWESOMENESS 👌 😮😢🎉😂❤GOD BLESS ALL OF YOUR HEARTS 💕 💞 ❤️

[@milkmanchannel1]

This channel consistently puts out the best sports videos on KZbin

[@josephsnitch1201]

First here let's goo. Love this channel always hyped for a new upload.❤

[@t3productions591]

I became a Jimmy fan during the 2020 Finals. And then he won all our hearts with his 2023 Playoff run

[@texasvice1]

I wonder how his biological Mom felt after seeing how her child beat the odds. The Mom that adopted him goes to show Love comes in all sizes and colors. Great Story!

[@gaffle7646]

Inspirational person he is!

[@dyskover]

great positive bio. respect for JBuckets! You go bro!

[@enzhod.8693]

Kobe would loved to have this man in his team. 100%

[@joshuaquaid2346]

Facts

[@NeonLeonNoel]

Wow godbless that family that took him in

[@krakken11354]

my favorite player

[@whyicare]

I think Hollywood should do a movie about JB. It is so tear jerking to see how a homeless 13-year old boy who never gave up on himself and a foster mom who accepted and cared about him. You know JB is not your typical basketball player who is tattooed all over his body. I don't see any tattoo on his arms. I think he used his childhood hardship to motivate to be the best he can be.

[@christianshemkai4526]

Yea he is, Jimmy bucket!!! Real 🐐 🐐

[@Jaime.Lannister]

Jimmy really deserve his own movie man

[@midyewest6219]

Young narrow gonna love this

[@koalabearss]

Jimmy is mah goat ❤

[@timace623]

need him to win the ring

[@jakealejandro7294]

definition of Grind

[@user-nx5fh3hm5p]

I love to watch jimmy play.

[@mike5173]

Great story

[@jamesdelaney3797]

Love his game

[@nixonrayparagas8558]

Jimmy the Kid. Son of the G.O.A.T

[@multiyapples]

I’m glad he became successful.

[@jayboyd3055]

He looks like the return of singer Jermaine Stewart!!!

[@badmon15]

He deserves a ring.

[@user-ol6nz6ov9i]

Jimmy is the man

[@Mr_Frinch]

Him and Kobe Bryant would get along so well

[@twowheelsandcroissant]

Respect to this guy for his hardwork thru his humble beginnings

[@Max_McLaughlin]

Heat

[@Gazzz010]

Michael Jordan should be incredibly proud of his son!!!

[@RedGanjaX]

man jb really deserved that 2020 nba championship he was so close.

[@YusufAbuelezz]

and 2023

[@timace623]

nuggets were by far the most dominant team itl sadly,... @@YusufAbuelezz

[@ioannistsalouhidis8096]

After watching this I have new found respect for the dude...I always thought he was good but considering his journey....wow...

[@chrisgrubert8389]

Courageous man

[@liz369]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!

[@reckuzbakuz]

Incredible story of jimmy buckets.. hats off

[@policarpiomelvind.l1665]

my Idol Jimmy Assler

[@MrFeastCoast]

this the real blindside we need a movie

[@disispeter]

Jimmy butler right up there with inverson as pound for pound best

[@JB_YouTubeChannel]

I wish he could get a ring someday

[@glenroysinclair2133]

Butler is a great kid and he has a great future

[@selmahudson1261]

Thank you, Jordan n Mrs. Michelle for taking Jimmy in to your home. Now, he is finding out Michael Jordan is his dad. This young man went through a lot to get where he is today. Keep reaching for the stars. Jimmy Butler.

[@BigBert789]

Jimmy buckets the G