Caron Butler

James Caron Butler, born on March 13, 1980, is an American professional basketball coach and former player. Currently, he serves as an assistant coach for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Over a span of 14 years, Butler played for various NBA teams including the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Detroit Pistons, and Sacramento Kings. Throughout his career, Butler earned two NBA All-Star selections and was named the 2002 Big East Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year while playing for the Connecticut Huskies. Born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin, Butler had a challenging upbringing, involving a history of drug dealing and multiple arrests. However, he discovered his passion for basketball while in a youth detention center.