Caron Butler

Caron Butler
Miami Heat
TitleAssistant coach
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1980-03-13) March 13, 1980
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeUConn (2000–2002)
NBA draft2002: 1st round, 10th overall pick
Drafted byMiami Heat
Playing career2002–2016
PositionSmall forward / shooting guard
Number4, 1, 3, 5, 2, 31
Coaching career2020–present
Career history
Playing
2002–2004Miami Heat
2004–2005Los Angeles Lakers
2005–2010Washington Wizards
2010–2011Dallas Mavericks
2011–2013Los Angeles Clippers
2013–2014Milwaukee Bucks
2014Oklahoma City Thunder
2014–2015Detroit Pistons
2015–2016Sacramento Kings
Coaching
2020–presentMiami Heat (assistant)
Career highlights
Career statistics
Points12,430 (14.1 ppg)
Rebounds4,387 (5.0 rpg)
Assists2,007 (2.3 apg)
Stats at NBA.com 
Stats at Basketball Reference 
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
FIBA U21 World Championship
Gold medal – first place2001 SaitamaTeam competition

James Caron Butler (born March 13, 1980) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is an assistant coach for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association. He was the 2002 Big East Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year while playing for the Connecticut Huskies. During his 14-year NBA career, Butler played for the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Detroit Pistons, and Sacramento Kings. He is a two-time NBA All-Star.