As his story picks up pace, we are left to wonder, who is Jimmy Butler and what is the story behind Jimmy Butler father? Perhaps the more eager basketball fans amongst you are well aware of the fact that each time Jimmy plays, he gets linked to Michael Jordan. That is nothing but a rumor.
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Jimmy is in no way related to Michael Jordan. It is just a whisper on the grapevine. What’s more, the reason behind the rumor is because of Jimmy turns it up in the playoffs.
Jimmy Butler put the final nail in the coffin last night as he scored 40 points to dispatch a sullen Milwaukee Bucks team. The Miami Heat defied all odds to beat the No. 1 seed in the NBA and no one was more worthy than Butler last night.
But what is the story behind his father? And why is it such a hot topic?
Jimmy Butler Father: The Origins of Heat Star Sparks Debate and Links to Michael Jordan Always Rise Up During Playoff Time
Each time he does something extraordinary, Butler becomes a legend. His origins are somewhat of a mystery. But we will do our best to debunk it. And to debunk the “Michael Jordan’s son” rumors.
So, as per the information we have available to us, we know a few things. Jimmy was born in Houston in 1989 to Jimmy Butler II and Londa Butler. At age 13, he was kicked out of the house and he bounced around a few homes before finally ending up with the Leslie’s.
Jimmy’s real dad left him and his mom, Londa when he was just an infant. Despite that Butler claims he isn’t distant from them.
More information on Jimmy Butler’s parents.
As per a source, Jimmy Butler’s parents, Jimmy Butler II or Jimmy Butler Sr. and Londa were originally from Mississippi. They moved to Houston.
There are no known reports about the current status of their relationship. Butler has claimed that he is still in touch with them. As for the Michael Jordan rumors, those emerged thanks to the uncanny resemblance the two have.
They also tend to peak during the playoffs and Michael Jordan allegedly had an illegitimate child in the late 1980s, Butler was born around the same time. Hence the link.
