John Butler Jr.

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John Butler Jr.
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Butler Jr. with the Capital City Go-Go in 2023
No. 19–Capital City Go-Go
Position Power forward / center
League NBA G League
Personal information
Born (2002-12-04) December 4, 2002 (age 22)
Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
Listed height7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school Christ Church Episcopal
(Greenville, South Carolina)
College Florida State (2021–2022)
NBA draft 2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023 Portland Trail Blazers
2023 →Stockton Kings
2023–present Capital City Go-Go
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John Erik Butler Jr. (born December 4, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for the Capital City Go-Go of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Florida State Seminoles.

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High school career

Butler played basketball for Christ Church Episcopal School in Greenville, South Carolina, where he was coached by his father, John Sr., and was teammates with his younger brother, Jordan. [1] As a senior, he averaged 20.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.9 blocks per game, earning Upstate Player of the Year honors from The Greenville News . [2] Butler was named Class 2A Player of the Year and led his team to the state championship. [3] A four-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for Florida State over offers from Georgia Tech, Alabama, South Carolina, Vanderbilt and Wake Forest. [4]

College career

On March 2, 2022, Butler recorded a career-high 16 points, eight rebounds and four blocks in a 74–70 win against Notre Dame. [5] As a freshman, he averaged 5.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game, shooting 39.3 percent from three-point range. Butler declared for the 2022 NBA draft and opted to forgo his remaining college eligibility. [6]

Professional career

Portland Trail Blazers (2022–2023)

After going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, Butler joined the New Orleans Pelicans for NBA Summer League play. [7] On October 3, 2022, he was signed to a two-way contract by the Pelicans for the 22–23 season. However, he was waived on October 10. [8]

On October 20, 2022, Butler signed a two-way contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, [9] and on February 26, 2023, he was assigned to the Stockton Kings by the Trail Blazers. [10]

On July 6, 2023, Butler signed another two-way contract with the Blazers, [11] but was waived on October 21. [12]

Capital City Go-Go (2023–present)

On October 23, 2023, Butler signed a two-way contract with the Washington Wizards. [13] However, he was waived on December 8, [14] after appearing in nine games with the Capital City Go-Go, Washington's NBA G League affiliate. [15] On December 10, he rejoined Capital City. [16]

On October 13, 2024, re-signed with the Wizards, [17] but was waived six days later. [18] [19] On October 28, he rejoined the Go-Go. [20]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

NBA

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2022–23 Portland 19111.6.321.229.750.9.6.4.52.4
Career19111.6.321.229.750.9.6.4.52.4

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2021–22 Florida State 312419.0.416.393.4403.2.7.41.25.9

Personal life

Butler's mother, Casie, played college basketball for South Carolina. [21] His father, John Sr., serves as head basketball coach at Christ Church Episcopal School. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Preston, Geoff (February 18, 2020). "Standing tall: How Christ Church Butler brothers juggle public eye and basketball pressure". The Greenville News . Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  2. ↑ Dandron, Joe (January 19, 2022). "Former Christ Church star John Butler Jr. leads Florida State upset of No. 5 Duke". The Greenville News . Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  3. ↑ Ferrante, Bob (January 31, 2022). "Butler grew up, grew comfortable with his shot, embracing FSU". TheOsceola.com. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  4. ↑ Preston, Geoff (July 29, 2020). "Christ Church basketball star John Butler Jr. commits to Florida State". The Greenville News . Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  5. ↑ "John Butler helps host FSU thwart Notre Dame". Orlando Sentinel . Associated Press. March 2, 2022. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  6. ↑ Veazey, Austin (June 1, 2022). "John Butler makes NBA Draft decision". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  7. ↑ Yanity, Pete (July 9, 2022). "Butler looks to fit with Pelicans". WSPA. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Pelicans sign Kelan Martin and Javonte Smart". NBA.com. October 10, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Trail Blazers Sign John Butler Jr. to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. October 20, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Portland Trail Blazers Flex-Transfer John Butler Jr. to Stockton Kings". NBA.com. February 26, 2023. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Trail Blazers Re-Sign Ibou Badji And John Butler Jr. To Two-Way Contracts". NBA.com. July 6, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Trail Blazers Convert Justin Minaya To Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. October 21, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Wizards Sign John Butler Jr. To Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. October 23, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Wizards Sign Jules Bernard to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. December 8, 2023. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  15. ↑ Maher, Rory (December 8, 2023). "Wizards Waive John Butler Jr". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  16. ↑ "2023-2024 Capital City Go-Go Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  17. ↑ Wizards PR [@WizPRStats] (October 13, 2024). "Official: The Washington Wizards have signed F Taylor Funk and F/C John Butler Jr. to Exhibit 10 contracts" (Tweet). Retrieved October 13, 2024– via Twitter.
  18. ↑ Wizards PR [@WizPRStats] (October 19, 2024). "The Washington Wizards have waived F/C John Butler Jr., F Taylor Funk, and F Mouhamadou Gueye" (Tweet). Retrieved October 21, 2024– via Twitter.
  19. ↑ Lee, Albert (October 19, 2024). "Wizards waive John Butler, Jr., Funk and Gueye". BulletsForever.com. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  20. ↑ "Go-Go Announce Training Camp Roster, Dates". NBA.com. October 28, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  21. ↑ "John Butler Jr. is a Truly Unique Talent". Phenom Hoop Report. September 3, 2018. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
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