John Butler Jr.

John Erik Butler Jr. (born December 4, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA) on a two-way contract with the Capital City Go-Go of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Florida State Seminoles.

John Butler Jr.
No. 19 – Washington Wizards
PositionPower forward / center
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (2002-12-04) December 4, 2002
Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
Listed height7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolChrist Church Episcopal
(Greenville, South Carolina)
CollegeFlorida State (2021–2022)
NBA draft2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023Portland Trail Blazers
2023→Stockton Kings
2023–presentWashington Wizards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

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]

On February 26, 2023, Butler 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]

Washington Wizards (2023-)

On October 23, 2023, Butler signed a two-way contract with the Washington Wizards.

Career statistics
Legend
  GP Games 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
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2022–23 Portland 19111.6.321.229.750.9.6.4.52.4
Career 19111.6.321.229.750.9.6.4.52.4

Personal life

Butler's mother, Casie, played college basketball for South Carolina.[13] His father, John Sr., serves as head basketball coach at Christ Church Episcopal School.[1]

References
  1. 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". The Osceola. 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. "John Butler Jr. is a Truly Unique Talent". Phenom Hoop Report. September 3, 2018. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
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