The Story Behind Jimmy Butler

The country boy turned 5x all-star is no rookie when it comes to being underestimated. In fact, Butler has been overlooked and doubted, not only throughout his NBA career, but his entire life, making his rise to success as one of the NBA’s fiercest competitors that much more sweet.
Written and Narrated by: Esfandiar Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni | Twitter)
Produced and Edited by: Zack Underhill (@ZackUnderhill | Instagram)
Thumbnail Design by: Daniel Long (@DloSupreme | Instagram)
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[@balltalkdeep]

Jimmy's journey to and in the NBA is quite the cinderella story; hope this man gets to lift that championship trophy one day

[@IsaacHatesJoeCronin]

He will be this year 💪🏼

[@Saibishii]

@@IsaacHatesJoeCronin not quite unfortunately

[@jocelyndaniels2403]

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[@IsaacHatesJoeCronin]

@@Saibishii 😢 next year if we get Donovan Mitchell or a bigger Center

[@richardchan2375]

@@IsaacHatesJoeCronin This year maybe :D

[@gamergamer6241]

How can anyone not root for this guy to get a ring? What an incredible story

[@RajKumar-de9zo]

If you’re a Celtics fan lol but otherwise mad respect to Jimmy God bless him

[@tsukikotsutsukakushi9339]

"Jimmy G Buckets. The G stands for gets" Truer words have never been spoken.

[@mob8502]

Jimmy needs a ring 💍I know he can get it

[@okdude8215]

Lets see this time as far as chances go only celtics and mavs or warriors one of the best chances he has had so far.

[@chrisvalle7249]

This aged well. I think he’ll get it this year

[@KS-ov3vk]

So powerful when a young Jimmy, attentively listening to his "adoptive" mom say that Jimmy brought more to their family than he ever got from them, drops his head back in emotion. Try to imagine the impact of hearing that after having suffered the psychological trauma of being cast away by your biological mother at 13. (start around 2:47)

[@ballerx1683]

I got teary eyed when I heard her say that and Jimmy’s reaction.😢😢😢

[@Shur1777]

Oh man, he’s one of the most underrated players in nba history

[@Wheelmahn]

Jimmy Butler A real life sample of "No one believes in you but you" 💪💪💪💪👌

[@marcelleabernathy8117]

I believe in Jimmy's Butler

[@crislaurencelorejas7029]

Hell yeah !

[@donaldfrierson743]

Well, his adopted mom and family believed in him.

[@crislaurencelorejas7029]

Mannnn, I don't even care if he gets a ring or not. He is a great team player and a true leader. He showed everybody how valuable he is in the team and that's more than enough. I had so much respect for him. He's my favorite player in the NBA today. I just hope and pray, he will not get any major injury until his retirement.

[@AB-gn5yl]

Jimmy G Buckets, G stands for Goat, a kid from Tomball, the real ones always knew this story

[@arvinisapinoy]

Nah, the g stands for Gets, come on now.

[@poaloguano5388]

I have so much respect for jimmy… and so much respect for the woman and her family who took him in. She took a chance on him and quite probably saved his young life. She blessed him with a loving home. And I’m sure he has blessed her beyond what she ever thought was possible when he became the star he is now. But some blessings are never meant to be repayed. She loved jimmy out of the kindness in her heart, not because she knew he would make her millions in the nba one day. We need less judgement and more people like that woman who became jimmys “real” mother… blood doesn’t always mean family and family doesn’t always have to be blood. Who knows where jimmy would’ve ended up had she not given jimmy buckets a chance

[@tiffanylockett5950]

Story never gets old, y'all, it never gets old.

[@larryhester3586]

I had no idea that Jimmy Butler had such a hard life as a child? First of all what kind of mother would kick a 13 year old child out into the streets? God had his back and put loving people in his life. Jimmy you are an amazing person and everything in life that you achieve is a blessing and you deserve everything you've earned in life, much love my brother and continued success. Amen!!!

[@vuksgitau]

Someone once said I've seen a dog give birth that doesn't make it a mother. She's no mother just a woman who birthed a kid. My heart aches for his 13 year old self. I'm very happy for him and all her has accomplished. I hope the rest of his life is filled with Joy and happiness.

[@jayjaymejia4149]

When it’s all set and done his documentary will be something special

[@psychofunksoldier02]

I became of Jimmy when he came to Wolves, and IMO he was right to call out the players for being soft and not dedicated to winning. I was really happy to watch his successful run with the Heat in the playoffs last year and hope he can do it again!

[@arv3pN]

Crazy how they haven't achieved anything since, he was completely right

[@chrisvalle7249]

This aged well. I hope the man goes all the way this year and many to come. That’s from a lakers fan!

[@deafboricua21]

This man is such an inspiration.

[@crislaurencelorejas7029]

You're damn right !

[@ayojayereacts]

They need to make this man's story into a movie lol.

[@michaelcostagiroux4413]

He is one of my favorite players in the NBA, has been since his Bulls days. Plays fierce defense, as opposed to some of these superstars out there who are just as strong and athletic as him, but don't put as much effort into it and let themselves get pushed around or just walk around on the court like nothing is happening. Butler can come out of a game with less than 20 points sometimes, but usually because he did a lot of dirty work that are supposedly meant to be ''role player" duties. I'm glad he found a group of like minded players and coach in Miami, great organization too.

[@crimzon_x4441]

As a Lebron fan, his game five against my Lakers in the 2020 finals is probably his best game ive ever seen. The man played the entire game, 48 minutes just to edge his heat at the final gasp. His attitude towards this of course paid off and for me, he is the mvp of this finals as he practically had to do everything and the fact that he was able to push the series to 6 games.

[@yannickganzon2477]

This story never gets old and I'm still loving it

[@elmardaghbayli3699]

Jimmy Butler deserves all the praise he can get, all he needed was an organization that had a winning mentality.

[@saahilreddy]

Man i just love these series. Please do Chris Paul next. 🙏

[@beans8445]

Watch us make it to the playoffs again this season, Lets go jimmy, Lets go Heat🔥

[@urbaindelva7869]

Fun fact: Jimmy actually has a Bachelor of Arts in communications.

[@benhats9697]

underrated as always

[@darrenlobban7033]

The man was passionate, gritty, wanted to win more than anything and it’s just a fat shame that 3 different organizations couldn’t figure out how to harness that into a championship run.

[@gasteeelsmf3235]

Before even starting the vid I know Jimmy’s story but what I know more is I’m going to enjoy knowing it in this video Much love for the great videos ❤️❤️🔥👍🏼

[@Jfkdabombk]

I am the exact same way

[@tiffanylockett5950]

Same

[@KING1Police75]

How can you not love Jimmy? In jimmy we trust.

[@shanocampo30]

This channel deserves more subs, keep these videos coming!

[@josephdennehey4126]

I really enjoyed this video. Great production and editing!! Professional. What a story. Go Jimmy and the Heat!

[@scotty6124]

Nicely done video since it covered everything relevant in a watchable amount of time. Gotta love Jimmy.

[@carlomagnoaborde3999]

being pushed away by his own mother, that made me cry a bit. it hurts man

[@d1MnZz]

Really great video, thanks for the effort!

[@jackeroo75]

Most underrated player ever. He is what I call the true underdog!

[@evelyndiaz7280]

An inspirational story Jimmy help your good friend to save your life and help other people need help...take care and god bless you always and be humble..stay safe always...

[@edsonchavez8907]

Inspirational story 🙏🏼

[@jrod1591]

Came here after the game last night. After the game he could only think about his daughter…. A true underdog story. For real.

[@ibk2205]

Best ball vids I’ve seen in a while

[@murishal]

Respect to Jimmy!

[@Elanic_]

One of my favorite players right now

[@JuliusSpin]

Dope doc. Respect.

[@LouisCo-vi3xb]

Jimmy with the Heat has the opportunity to win the NBA title

[@killakays5302]

The most underrated basketball player of all time

[@JFitz626]

Gotta love him

[@whoismillie1]

not gon lie the last line of this video made me tear up a lil bit lol the part bout finding a home

[@askewlife323]

i admire ur hardwork

[@samuellach1347]

Miami Mentality ♥️

[@MassimoRamaioli]

went to minnie - 'this is how to you get to playoff' - 13 year drought ends - kat be like 'nah, better be nonchalant' - jimmy leaves - drought resumes - only respect for jimmy, tons of it

[@dclaire29]

He’s so fun to watch!

[@AB.a1.6]

Es has grown on me, the first video he did was kind of shaky , but ever since then you’ve become on my favourites, keep it up, and also subscribe to Pound The Rock

[@GG-jr4bw]

Bruh, this is MJs son lmao that work ethic!

[@NightBeastCars]

Big Jimmy Butler fan🔥🔥

[@Chewy_GarageBandDad]

Funny how in the picture you use, his Diploma says Bachelors degree of Arts from the Marquette school of communication, but you say "Associates degree in communication."

[@andresadriatico4889]

Jimmy Butler deserves 1 championship ring before he retires.

[@jrod1591]

Beating the number one seed by himself, he is going after it.

[@eugenereireyes8283]

Bird Jordan Kobe Butler No excuses!

[@maryjoyl.masibay6806]

Miami Heat forever 🙏 i love jimmy!!!

[@bealburner3581]

Look at jimmy man

[@visno]

jimmy butler would have been the perfect teammate for a veteran kobe

[@wulymammoth]

I couldn’t help but think the same thing as I was watching this - the Pippen to Kobe’s MJ

[@michaelcostagiroux4413]

I think so too, Kobe would have loved him, but at the same time I'm pretty sure they would eventually fight each other haha

[@tiffanylockett5950]

You're Right!

[@marcelleabernathy8117]

I am in love with Jimmy Butler he is one of the great of all time

[@HR-no6qe]

8:20 that block is cold

[@bennettestes4258]

yeah. rooting for jimmy

[@chamberlainwonder369]

He has really done it. He's jimmy bucket.

[@lambdamax]

This video is rated 13/10

[@HampETX903]

I am from east texas and was living Tyler at the same time of jimmy butler going to Tjc and I was wondering where did you get the video of him in game from

[@edgardolopez7590]

SIince butler came to miami he earn be my all nba favor player including every one

[@lvdvc]

Congratulations and a lot of respect to the family that adopted Jimmy Butler. I hope Jimmy will reciprocate their love and kindness to him🙏✌🏼👍🇺🇸

[@Osiwan960]

his hair looks just like a crown. he wears a crown 24/7 lmao 👑

[@roze9313]

I remember playing 2k12 and seeing butler in there with no picture, just the icon of the player edit was pretty accurate though got his hair an everything lol. But as soon as I traded for him and got to play as him I was like damn this dudes gonna be special even 2k knows it.

[@blinkMATIC]

MJ is Jimmy's dad I refuse to believe otherwise

[@tiffanylockett5950]

lol … you and me both 😄 (would be great, and So fitting)

[@SongSingsSoprano]

Who? Michael Jackson? Mary J. Blige?

[@offthegrid-ml]

@@SongSingsSoprano Michael jordan

[@SongSingsSoprano]

@@offthegrid-ml I know. I was just being silly.

[@joedaddy8205]

What a shit dad then lmao

[@BigBen1994]

The NBA version of the blind side 💪🏾

[@jsdnsnfnscbwn]

What an amazing story. Blindside part 2

[@williamb8312]

Came to rewatch this after he just knocked off the title favorite one seed Bucks 4 - 1 as a 8th seed play in team. I believe he will win the NBA finals this year as the first play in team and win it all in 6.

[@davidchandler6885]

Amazing to here stories like this. Most would transferred to different d1school

[@cabarden1]

He had a tough life and he wears that one his shoulders every game. I know his parents are lost for words. They didn’t want him and he went his own journey and surpass them both. Could he speak to them now?? I doubt it. They did him dirty when he couldn’t even pay a bill or a job to survive.

[@marcelleabernathy8117]

Love you Jimmy Buffett

[@theevilascotcompany9255]

Apparently, he says he's on good terms with his birth parents, and has forgiven them. Seriously, this guy, if he walked on water tomorrow I wouldn't be surprised.

[@kevinsame]

Jimmy Butler!!! Alright!!! My favorite player!!!

[@marcelleabernathy8117]

I love you Jimmy Butler

[@wholelottapain8130]

jimmy butler’s story is inspiring

[@KingDavidsSperm7]

He did his thing

[@toobasaurus23]

Jimmy plays like there is no tomorrow. Speaks to his hard young life trying to make something of himself. You cant teach that desire.

[@isaquevitorms]

Underrated

[@chancegoode173]

Wow this well put together. Jimmy is a cool hard working dude that had a rough beginning and from that he knows the value of hard work and no nonsense’s. Which people took for being a problem or arrogant which it wasn’t. Tear this man like you appreciate his contribution and want him I. Your family he will go to war for you. Treat him like you can replace him he will lose interest. That’s Jimmy

[@yonnileung]

Jimmy and Rose are the players you won't forget their game...

[@dannymarshburn2807]

The Diamond in the rough!!!

[@mikearsen4580]

He needs the ring asap

[@Lesifvar]

🐐

[@AbujosephHasanfalerofreedom]

THE UNSEEN CHAMPION!

[@alanwong8421]

a perfect fit #HEATCULTURE #HEATNATION

[@djsportsofficial2268]

Jimmy need another one star so we can get back to the finals and get a ring 💍. Miami heat forever.

[@Juju-bp6uy]

Don't disrespect Tomball like that 😤! We doing great things

[@fresherthanyoutrickshots5779]

yuh we gotta in n out near us now 😈

[@willcool24]

Jimmy that dude💯💯💥💥

[@claudiusgordon4458]

Biographically informative - inspiration- motivational

[@BhoopeshBhola01]

Respect man respect Jimmy G buckets Respect

[@sunhuaren1988]

Come here after the conference final, what a man.

[@jacksonmorgan1793]

Jimmy G. Buckets the Hall Of Famer🙏🏾💯

[@balltalkdeep]

we just did a video ranking four shooting guards between: Butler, Beal, Mitchell, and Booker

[@sathvic5174]

Zach lavine?

[@balltalkdeep]

@@sathvic5174 check the vid we used a graphic rtnba posted and he wasn't on it; we also got a vid on LaVine

[@TheParrot1000]

Goat

[@PeaceFan1]

I LOVE the Fact that he LOVES Wine and He Really knows his SH_T about It!! PROPS!!! xoxoo

[@arsenworld123]

Ain't it crazy how all this guy was ever asking for is for everyone around him to play as hard as he does and he was made out to be crazy for it.......but atleast history has looked back on him favorably turns out every single thing he was screaming about was right I mean not one thing he was wrong about

[@gorgyhides3175]

my jimmy 😘

[@neilbryanbucsit197]

Minnesota got an alpha male wolf but then that alpha male realized his squad are just ordinary dogs that lacked the killer instinct

[@jerrogs]

Good writing.

[@vhindave6884]

jimmy buckets 1 of my favorite 2-way players

[@lizsinord5606]

🙏