John Butler Jr.

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John Butler Jr.
File:John Butler Jr. Go-Go 2023.jpg
Butler Jr. with the Capital City Go-Go in 2023
No. 13 – Wisconsin Herd
PositionPower forward / center
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (2002-12-04) December 4, 2002 (age 23)
Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
Listed height7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolChrist Church Episcopal
(Greenville, South Carolina)
CollegeFlorida State (2021–2022)
NBA draft2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023Portland Trail Blazers
2023→Stockton Kings
2023–2025Capital City Go-Go
2025–presentWisconsin Herd
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

John Erik Butler Jr. (born December 4, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Florida State Seminoles.

High school career

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Butler played basketball for Christ Church Episcopal School in Greenville, South Carolina, where he was coached by his father, John Sr., and was teammates with his younger brother, Jordan.[1] As a senior, he averaged 20.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.9 blocks per game, earning Upstate Player of the Year honors from The Greenville News.[2] Butler was named Class 2A Player of the Year and led his team to the state championship.[3] A four-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for Florida State over offers from Georgia Tech, Alabama, South Carolina, Vanderbilt and Wake Forest.[4]

College career

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On March 2, 2022, Butler recorded a career-high 16 points, eight rebounds and four blocks in a 74–70 win against Notre Dame.[5] As a freshman, he averaged 5.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game, shooting 39.3 percent from three-point range. Butler declared for the 2022 NBA draft and opted to forgo his remaining college eligibility.[6]

Professional career

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Portland Trail Blazers (2022–2023)

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After going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, Butler joined the New Orleans Pelicans for NBA Summer League play.[7] On October 3, 2022, he was signed to a two-way contract by the Pelicans for the 22–23 season. However, he was waived on October 10.[8]

On October 20, 2022, Butler signed a two-way contract with the Portland Trail Blazers,[9] and on February 26, 2023, he was assigned to the Stockton Kings by the Trail Blazers.[10]

On July 6, 2023, Butler signed another two-way contract with the Blazers,[11] but was waived on October 21.[12]

Capital City Go-Go (2023–2025)

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On October 23, 2023, Butler signed a two-way contract with the Washington Wizards.[13] However, he was waived on December 8,[14] after appearing in nine games with the Capital City Go-Go, Washington's NBA G League affiliate.[15] On December 10, he rejoined Capital City.[16]

On October 13, 2024, re-signed with the Wizards,[17] but was waived six days later.[18][19] On October 28, he rejoined the Go-Go.[20]

Wisconsin Herd (2025–present)

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On March 6th, 2025, Butler was traded to the Wisconsin Herd for the returning rights of Darryl Morsell, a 2026 G-League Draft first round, and a second round pick. On November 7, 2025, Butler was named to the Wisconsin Herd opening night roster.[21]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2022–23 Portland 19 1 11.6 .321 .229 .750 .9 .6 .4 .5 2.4
Career 19 1 11.6 .321 .229 .750 .9 .6 .4 .5 2.4

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2021–22 Florida State 31 24 19.0 .416 .393 .440 3.2 .7 .4 1.2 5.9

Personal life

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Butler's mother, Casie, played college basketball for South Carolina.[22] His father, John Sr., serves as head basketball coach at Christ Church Episcopal School.[1]

References

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