Jimmy Butler might be an NBA star today, but the road to success wasn’t easy. Not to mention all the obstacles a basketball player must face to get into the NBA, Jimmy was even kicked out of the house by his mother when he was only 13 years old. And Jimmy’s dad? He was never on stage.
So who are Jimmy Butler’s parents? Get to know them better in the rest of this article.
Who are Jimmy Butler’s parents?
Jimmy Butler’s parents are Londa Butler and Jimmy Butler Jr.
Supposedly, Jimmy’s father abandoned the family when he was just a child. So his mother raised him alone. And when Jimmy turned 13, Londa was fed up with her son’s behavior and kicked him out of the house saying, “I don’t like the way you look. You have to go.”
Jimmy then continued to stay at friends’ houses, eventually finding a permanent home with the family of a high school friend, Jordan Leslie.
Fast forward to 2022, when this news broke, fans theorized that Jimmy could be the son of Michael Jordan. As? Well, there’s Jimmy’s tremendous stamina on the court with smart play, quick reflexes and the ability to adapt under pressure that sounds a lot like an NBA legend.
And also, there’s the news about Jordan’s illegitimate child that was published in 1988, which is also the year Jimmy was born. Additionally, it was reported that Jordan’s son was also raised in Georgia (not Houston, Texas), where Jimmy was born and raised.
Meet Jimmy Butler Jr., Jimmy Butler’s father
Jimmy Butler’s father is a mystery. All we know about him is that his name is Jimmy Butler Jr, and the basketball star doesn’t remember much about him.
Also, keep in mind that the theory that Jimmy is the illegitimate son of Michael Jordan is still not settled.
Meet Londa Butler, mother of Jimmy Butler
Jimmy Butler’s mother who kicked him out of the house when he was 13 years old is Londa Butler.
However, that is all in the past now. Jimmy and his mother have long since reconciled and are now “on good terms.” In fact, the two spent time together in Tomball in 2021.
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The Londa Butler era
Londa Butler was reportedly born on October 10, 1958. That would make her 63 in 2022.
Also, this means that Londa was 30 when she gave birth to Jimmy.
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Londa Butler’s Business
Londa Butler is a free spirit. She described her job as “doing what makes me happy being me and I love it.”
Regarding his education, he graduated from Tomball High School in 1980 and later attended Tomball Lonestar College.
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Londa Butler on Instagram?
Find Londa on Instagram @londa.butler.58. Most of his posts contained inspirational quotes.
Also, here are their Facebook accounts: @londa.butler.58 and @londa.butler.58.
Related FAQ
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Who are Jimmy Butler’s surrogate parents?
Jimmy’s surrogate parents are Michelle and Michael Lambert. They are Jordan Leslie’s parents who took Jimmy in after he was kicked out of his house.
Looking back, Jimmy was hopping back and forth between his friends’ houses at the time. So Jordan (who was also a freshman at Tomball High School) talked to his family about him and gave Jimmy a permanent welcome.
According to Jimmy, his foster parents (who had 7 children) asked him to be a role model for others by getting good grades, doing chores, and behaving well. “I was welcomed into her family. And it wasn’t because of basketball. She was just full of love. She was just doing things like that. She couldn’t believe it,” Jimmy said of Michelle.
As for Michelle, she explained: “I told him my kids look up to him. He had to stay out of trouble. He works hard at school. He had to set an example. And you know what? Jimmy did it. Anything I asked of him, he did without hesitation.”
To this day, Jimmy is grateful to the Lamberts and appreciates all they have done for him.
If you didn’t know, Jordan Leslie, who welcomed Jimmy, became a football wide receiver who signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2015.
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How many children do Jimmy Butler’s parents have?
Unfortunately, we don’t know the exact number of children of Jimmy’s parents. However, it has been reported that they have more than one child.
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Did Jimmy Butler’s parents ever get married?
Yes, Jimmy’s parents were probably married at some point. Their relationship ended in the early 2000s.
We have no idea if Jimmy’s mother ever remarried or not. But according to his FB, she was free in 2022.
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What nationality are Jimmy Butler’s parents?
Jimmy’s parents flaunt their American nationality.
His mother, Londa, is from Tomball, Texas and has lived there since 2022.
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How tall are Jimmy Butler’s parents?
Jimmy’s mother appears to be over 5 feet 6 inches (167 cm), while his father is a mystery.
As for Jimmy, he is 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm) tall.
However, as recently as 2018, he was listed as 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm) tall, which was later updated.
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