15 Unknown Facts About Jimmy Butler

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1. Famous Basketball Player

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2. Challenging Childhood

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3. Start of Basketball

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4. NBA Draft

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5. NBA All-Star

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6. NBA Record

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7. Olympic Gold Medalist

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8. Love for Country Music

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9. Wine Enthusiast

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10. Coffee Business

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11. Football Fan

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12. Singing Talent

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13. Love for Dominoes

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14. Friendship with Dwyane Wade

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15. Sneaker Collection

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