Caron Butler

Caron Butler: Biography in Details

Who is Caron Butler?

Caron Butler is a well-known American professional basketball player. He is currently a free agent who often plays the small forward position.

He has played for several teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Butler is also an author who has released his autobiography ‘Tuff Juice: My Journey from the Streets to the NBA’.

What are the birth facts of Caron Butler?

Caron Butler was born in Racine, Wisconsin. He was born on 13 March 1980. He is of African American ethnicity and has an American nationality.

Caron is the son of Mattie Paden (mother) and his father’s name is unknown. His birth name is James Caron Butler. His childhood life was hard, at the age of 11, he became a drug dealer and was arrested 15 times.

Caron Butler: Education History

Caron studied at Racine Park High School and attended Maine Central Institute. He attended the University of Connecticut with a scholarship to play basketball for the Connecticut Huskies men’s basketball team.

He was also a team member of the US team that won a gold medal in the 2001 FIBA World Championship for Young Men.

Caron Butler: Professional Life and Career

Talking about the career journey of Caron Butler, he has been active in the professional basketball game since 2002. He started playing basketball professionally after being selected by Miami Heat in the 2002 NBA draft.

Caron started playing for Los Angeles Lakers in 2004 but he was traded to Washington Wizards. He signed a five-year contract with the Wizards for $46 million.

Coach Eddie Jordan nicknamed him ‘Tough Juice’ for his aggressive and passionate play. During his 5-year tenure, he missed several matches due to his injuries and he was always on the sideline watching games.

On 13 February 2010, he was traded to Dallas Mavericks where he played for team Mavericks and won the 2011 NBA Finals Championship. On 9 December 2011, he signed a three-year contract worth $24 million with Los Angeles Clippers where he has reached the playoffs twice.

In 19 July 2013, Butler was traded to Phoenix Suns but he was soon traded to Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Ish Smith and Viacheslav Kravtsov on 29 August 2013.

In 1 March 2014, he signed with Oklahoma City Thunder, and On 15 July 2014, he signed a two-year contract worth $9 million with Detroit Pistons. On 11 June 2015, he was traded back to the Bucks but he was soon released from the team on 20 June 2015.

On 23 July 2915, he signed with Sacramento Kings but he was soon released from the team on 4 July 2016. Since then he has been a free agent.

Besides his NBA career journey, he is also an author who has released his autobiography ‘Tuff Juice: My Journey from the Streets to the NBA’.

Caron Butler: Salary and Net Worth

Although he is a free agent, his success in his career path has paid him well financially making his net worth estimated to be $26 million as of 2022.

Is Caron Butler involved in any rumors and controversies?

Except for trade rumors, he hasn’t been in other rumors or controversy sufferings in his life.

Caron Butler: Body Measurements

Caron Butler has a height of 6 feet 6 inches.

Her body weighs 101kg. He has black hair and dark brown eyes.

Caron Butler: Social Media Profile

Caron Butler is active on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

He has 192.6k followers on Twitter, more than 180.8k followers on Facebook, and  454k followers on Instagram.

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