How This Homeless Man Became An NBA Star
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- How could someone go from being homeless and living on the street, to signing $100million deals and becoming one of the NBA’s biggest stars?
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That family that took him in deserves the best of the best in life. This had me tearing up from the beginning to the end.
Mee too
This story made me cry as we share similar story. My father kicked me out of the house after years of physical and mental abuse. From homelessness, I am a Process Engineer with 4 college degrees, and 2 high end IT certifications. Hardship prepare you to greatness, be compassionate all the time.
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Mad respect
Respect to you 🙌🏽
Now That's Dedication Respect 🙌
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“I wasnt a fan of the sun, I wasnt a fan of the heat”
-Jimmy Butler, a player on the Miami Heat
@Super Rain he didn't pick
XD 😆 🤣
lol
@@Lvninlvn I think your missing the point
@@ACKRED2991 Such a sad backstory....
Much respect to the family who gave him a home and supported him
This made me cry. I was once homeless. It sucks for sure, to have small goals like owning a vehicle or having a stable job seemed almost impossible for me years ago. I’m 29, I never dreamed of making professional sports. All I wanted was to have a home to sleep at and a job to take care of my family. Now I have a beautiful wife, and a boy and girl, job, renting a house, truck. When all this in 9 years. When I was 21 I would have never dreamed about having all this. All I had was hope, try to be the best person I can be. That’s how I did it. Godbless anyone to sees this.
How did you get through that initial hump finding a job and or getting educated while out on streets
Thanks for sharing, bless you!
And your family
Cool story bro. Nobody asked you or cares
God bless you
Remember that when you play, Jimmy, you not only play for yourself, but also for all of us nobodies who were passed over by life. Play for us too, Jimmy 👍🏾
You ain't adding to his check 😂 SMH 🤔
i felt that!!! and i am Woman!!
@@sheilar.washington3191 Why would he “add” to his check?! This made no sense at all!
This man had a dream, was held back by many things, including getting disowned by his parents,AND HE STILL SUCCEDEED his dream! Now that’s dedication!
Nbs jordan cold blooded for cutting him off early
Micheal Jordan, LeBron James, Giannis Antentokounpo, Jimmy Butler, Jonathan Isaac and Kobe Bryant, Christiano Ronaldo, Alphonso Davies and Lionel Messi's stories are insane that its so inspiring! Motivates me to do great things in life.
Strong mentally, high emotional intelligence Aedin
It obvious the father was getting away from the toxic mother. Clearly she was the problem.
Repent to Jesus Christ
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
James 4:7 NIV
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Parents failed him, but he is a strong man so glad he did the right things to get where he is
Mr Butler made intelligent decisions. Aedin
It was even more of a God send that he was able to be around the right people. That's what accounts for the success or failure of many people. It's who they have around them.
@@djten7446 has nothing to do with god
Such a great story! I wonder where his mom is now??
MJ messed up for this one..
Wow! How could any parent put their child in the street bc he looked like his father. Thank God for his friend and family. I admire his determination to stay focus on his goals. I pray he continue to stay focus and be a model for others.Never give up. Peace.
He got the last laugh, she gotta go because she was his mother
Only a deeply deranged and evil person would do that to their own child, to any child!
Yeah, that's effed up man....But if his mom didn't do that, then we won't be having this conversation today
S/o to the family who took him in as one of their own. Gave him a family when his real family turned they back on him.
Yes, there was resonation among them. The family discerned his character and good will. It would have been more difficult if it were a homeless Mike Tyson who gave a different resonation in relationship.
@@wmtoward Actually Mike Tyson is a guy I'd help out in a heartbeat.
@@darko714 right all he needed was love and attention.. we all deserve that .
such an incredible story, i cried at the part where his dad left and his mom kicked him out, glad he found a loving family to take care of him, he's a true inspiration
like a good message hapy ending for jimmi
Alot of ways his story could've turned south but the goddess of fortune smiled on Jimmy buckets.
God helps those who wanna help them self, Jimmy never gave up.
@@Lerf8 there is no god
Love you my brother.
No matter how many times I hear it, this story makes me so happy, because of the good person that he is off the court and the dawg that he is on the court! I just adore Jimmy!
(And Big Ups to his mom for taking him in, taking care of him, believing in him, encouraging him and still being there! I see this was uploaded the day before Mother's Day.)
I never knew that Jimmy Butler went through such adversity until watching this video! It's great that he was able to make it to NBA and become an All-Star player despite all the challenges he had his life! By the way, the videos on the playlist on my channel might interest / inspire some people!
His mom kicked him out because his look dang
and also kawaii and DWade too
His mom didn’t take him, she kicked him out the house and couldn’t stand him for looking like his father
@@wuildercastillo6370 the woman who picked him up and let him Stay in his house gave him food water and a family to live with now has the naming rights to being his "mom"
I remember watching him at the Olympic shoot around and thinking "this guy doesn't miss" and he was surrounded by people who never miss.
He's a true warrior for pushing hard no matter what. He deserves his sucess
You never no what a person goin thru behind the scenes, man what a story Jimmy much respect to you
I have a lot of respect for Jimmy Butler. In my book he's tough as nails. The hard life and adversities he went through made him a strong and successful person and player. He's indeed a role model in my book.
Yep,he can cook it from scratch 💪💪❤️🔥
Truly an inspirational story. Now i see why he plays so hard cos he never had it easy right from the very start. A LEGEND in the making🧢
What a great story, touching, heartfelt!! I'm surprised I'm just finding out about all this. I was always a fan but he is probably my favorite player now. I live in Houston, TX and have 2 kids of my own. While they will never have to struggle like Jimmy did I hope they can achieve great things like this amazing man!! Jimmy Butler if you ever read this I hope you know what an inspiration you have been to so many people and hope you continue to achieve whatever dreams you desire.
Jimmy's story reminds me of the movie Blindside ... love the toughness and dedication of Jimmy, but also the new life his mom gave him ... truly inspirational life
From being homeless to owning my own house and business! Kudos to you Jimmy
Jimmy is an inspiration and has such a good head on his shoulders. I'm so glad that family took him in. He deserves so much love and stability! Honestly, hearing what his mom did... that's the most shameful thing I've heard.
Bet she regrets it now.
@@KevNYK I hope she does because it's the right thing to do. She abandoned her kid! If she only feels bad because he's successful, then she's just as terrible as I think she is.
Why particular on the mom alone? What about the nasty and cowardly father that scammed off? Without being judgmental, that’s the most heart wrenching🥲
I knew there was some reason I really liked JB! Knowing he overcame so many obstacles, at such a young age, makes me love him and the family that took him in!
What a great story!! It is amazing to me the numbers of parents that do not deserve that role!! From all walks of life. Kudos to all involved in Jimmy Buckets sphere of support, and to him for being so tough then and now.
My respect just went up there for this man 💯💯
As crazy as this may sound, being abandoned by his parents at an early age was probably singlehandedly a blessing in disguise to him even though one shouldn't have to deal with the backlash of being an abandoned child. Men and women, remember this, children don't ask to be born.
I always liked Jimmy Butler. One of the hardest workers in the NBA. He didn't have amazing athleticism to rely on but his sheer work ethic got him through and never giving up.
It’s sad when your dad leaves but it’s even worse when your mom puts you out to take your anger out on a child Jimmy Butler deserves much credit for all his hard work he has overcome so much and is living his dream.
his parents are probably like “wow we’re so proud of you son mind giving us some money since we raised you”
LMAO😂
Fax
I mean they did raise them a little so I think Jimmy should spare them maybe 1 penny
Facts
@@thatswhatshesaidredacted fax XD
Jimmy is truly a blessing.. God has always been on his side.. so many continued blessings and love to you Mr.Butler. I am definitely a fan😊😁😁
"But more than anything I proved myself right, I could care less about proving them wrong." This is inspirational and it's how I live my life.
I'm a fan of Jimmy, this touched my heart. I wonder one day can you do a movie about your life. I know there's kids still going through life changes and maybe it can show them to not give up.
“I wasn’t a fan of the heat”
Well that aged well. Won’t it be special when he wins Finals mvp with “Heat” across his chest, which for him used to mean brutal homeless nights as a thirteen year old in Texas, but now a badge of honor as a champion who not only survived, but thrived, against all odds. America, this is the hero we all need.
After watching this I can honestly say I see Jimmy Butler in a different light. Everytime I see him play I'm going to think of this video. I think I will be rooting for him now. Nice story and video 👌🏾
I am a huge fan of Butler! I had no idea he ever dealt with this pain! I hope they take the championship!!!!
I never knew he went through all this... Honestly.. Respect to him, respect to all the people who gave him a place to sleep whilst he was kicked out n homeless as a little kid and respect and love especially to the family of his best friend that took him in and gave him a permanent place to stay... 💪🏾👏🏾👐🏾🙏🏾
An he scored 56 points tonight on a comeback playoff win against the bucks. Crazy.
I actually relate to this because I got kicked out at 14 I had to really survive but I took fighting as a way to cope with my anger instead I love that God didn’t allow me take an easy route I’ve cried countless tears and like jimmy I too am a black man so shit was hard and still is me and my father used to be real close but he has a new family so we haven’t talked in months almost a year now my mother has a man from the military enjoying the good life I’m 21 now and i still am doing this on my own my parents not gonna care till im dead but im finding my own path and im fighting my own demons I can’t tell nobody how I truly feel cause it just feels they don’t understand to a certain extent because they haven’t experienced what I have but that doesn’t mean I can’t learn from theirs if that makes sense anyway I’m not going to give up I have a job a daughter she’s 3 now but a bitter baby mama and she’s really pretty but she just likes to play with my emotions now……idk I’m praying….everything I do is for a better tomorrow
Keep your head high man, prayers to you and your family.
Praying for you
Stay strong brother. There’s always light on the other end of life!
Well, you brought a life into this world, so you have to do whatever it takes to give your kid the best start in life...good luck!
@@cole4236 thanks so much bro 😌
Crazy I’ve met wes such a great dude. Knocked on his door in Portland. His momma is amazing too.. I could totally see him going out of his way to help jimmy..
I have a new found respect for Jimmy. I'm going through something myself, and this gives me even more hope❣️
JB you are the man.
Stay strong man
On God 🙌🏾 me too brother. We can do it bro
@@icegold1673 I pray y'all will and you can 🙏🙏
I pray you will and you can 🙏🙏
Man..huge respect 🙌🏽...the fight of the human spirit...is amazing. Cried watching this...
Much Respect and love for the family that was there for him. Way to go💕
Against all odds and the love of a family that took a young Boy at the time into there home and the determination and hard work that Jimmy put in to become the player he is today . Much respect Mr. Butler . I wish you Good Health, prosperity, and Happiness. His story should be made into a Movie.
A documentary with Jimmy as the Star! 💫
And now this guy has dropped 40+pts already 3 times this post season so far. True warrior and best example of hard work beats talent.
" "I don't like the look of you. You gotta go."..... How can a mother say this to her son, and kick him out to the streets in the age of 13 ???
Very happy you made it Jimmy, good luck man.
I'll bet she feels like a clown now and his typical dead beat daddy probably looking for Jimmy to pay for his weed.
You never know what someone has gone thru in there life, what a story. I like him even more now! Great story! I know his parents have to be completely ashamed of what they did to him as kid.
He really deserves it! Hope he gets his first ring this year
And NOW LEADING THE HEAT! GO JIMMY ! KEEP HUMBLE YOU DESERVED IT.!
Respect to Jimmy and to the family that took the time to mold him , blessings to you too.
That's what I love about this guy.. from homeless to where he at now, that's what make him a super hero
Jimmy might be the toughest player in NBA History. The will he possesses is awe-inspiring. He's like the guy from Unbreakable.
Jimmy was always good, I liked him at any team he played, knowing now what he was going through makes him a 10 times better player. What a legend
Great to see! Someone who really needed a break getting it. I'm sure he really appreciates and is grateful for his situation, unlike too many sports stars.
#dharman
@@blindcraft6670 #nooneasked
This comment is real af, usually people who need the help never get it. But man look what happens when you give someone a chance
Very inspiring..... Big thanks to the family that helped him and treat as a family.
I remember when my bulls drafted Jimmy took him a few years to come into his own he was a defensive player I'm happy to see him evolve to what he is today
I love you brother
I love Jimmy! Even in his rookie year as a Bull, I knew he would be a super star!!
Shout to Jimmy's family for taking him in and to Jimmy for accomplishing his dream
Theres was an authentic vibe that I loved about Butler. I never knew what it was until now. This video made me cry. Now I'm a bigger fan than I already was.
I love the fact that he calls The Matriarch of the family who took him MOM, after all she raised him it just goes to show you that love knows no color or boundaries of we're willing to open up our hearts, mind, body, spirit, and soul to let it in and take the course it's meant too!
Don't matter where you come from if you want it you can achieve it , much respect for him
I swear bruh, everytime I watch this channel's video my idol change from one another, jimmy butlers story made me cry big respect for him.
RESPECT, Jimmy ! A goal with willingness, determination, focus and hard work shows that anything is possible; EXCELSIOR!
Thats why as a parent no matter what life throws at you never give up on your kids ...many parents living in regrets because of how they give up on their kids .This is a perfect example
Mom probably watching and feeling sick in her stomach..too late now lol
Amen
Congratulations young man. I hope you're as proud of your BA as you are of your basketball success. I'm rooting for you.
This just proves to everybody that not only is Jimmy Butler a great basketball player, but a quality human being.
Ja Morant dream backstory
Just when I thought I couldn't love this guy more...I learn about this
I thought Giannis story was hard! but Jimmy's is even more amazing. Rejected by BOTH parents as a young boy! that is sick!. ...Please win the Championship!
i'm a big fan of jimmy butler, this guy is a legend
Great video. I've always admired this mans game. I had no idea what he went through to get where he is now. I admire him even more now. He's an inspiration to all athletes.
I tipped my hat to Jimmy Butler from the very beginning. He made it he is a very humble guy in the NBA. And has proven himself time and time again. He deserves a seat at the Player's Table.. My favorite teams in the NBA are the Warrior's and the Miami Heat. I never imagined he would land in Miami. Keep doing you young man. I love watching you!
Thank you Mr. Butler for visiting Wingstop in Colonial Dr. Because I spoke to you I lost my job there 🤷. Apparently the manager at that time wasn't a Heat fan🤣! All is well. Congratulations on your blessings! Sending prayers as well as blessings to all! Have a spectacular weekend to all ♥️
REALLY STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM 😭 SO MOTIVATIONAL
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Well done Jimmy, you're an inspiration.
I live in Papua New Guinea, the south Pacific & I'm not a Basketball fan but your story is inspirational. You're blessed.
That's your reward for the difficulty you've experienced in your life.
Kevin 🇵🇬
All the way from Papua New Guinea.
So many diamonds in the rough get looked over, it was a blessing that the family and his college coach took the time to polish Jimmy. Great outcome for a decent and talented young man.
Big respect for Jimmy. Never knew this about him.
So proud of who you have become Jimmy!
Wow, I noticed his greatest in Chicago, but after watching this...I'm pulling for Jimmy Butler... good luck against Boston!....what a great story!!!!!!
Blessings to Jimmy for staying strong and focused. Thank you and much blessings to the family that took him in.
Never have I ever been interested in watching basketball at all, but for whatever reason I clicked this video and was taught how competitive getting into the NBA is. You should be proud of the work you do, it's high quality and as someone who isn't even moderately interested in this sport, I was completely hooked by your video.
you're an underrated youtuber man the way you explain the story it's so easy to understand you deserve more subs king
He has 14 videos of course he is underrated and I’m almost at 70 vids
God Bless warriors like Butler. You deserve everything your heart desires. We are all proud of your success... funny thing, that fire in you says you haven't done anything, yet. Hope this is the year you get that ring, and finals MVP.
I’m so proud of jimmy! This brought tears to my eyes.I be thinking it’s too late for me. But I know I can compete in the nfl. If I only can get a chance smh. I was always the shy one. Now I gotten older and learned communication get you further in life. I know I’m so good at football. I just wish I could get the opportunity 💯💪🏿
Keep pushing and believe in yourself
Never give up
Who’s here after he score 47 pts tonight against celtics and pushing it to game 7 💯🤟🏾
Thank you. This is the very best Commentary about him, I have heard. Bless You.
Jimmy Butlers story remind me a lot about mine when I moved from a small town in Louisiana to Las Vegas after my mother became married to a UNKNOWN "wino" and I chose to move there with her and my three younger siblings during my senior year of high school. That "Wino" stepdad ordered me out of the home for no justifiable reason in the desert cold December Las Vegas climate which is just as cold in the winter as it is "Hot" in the summer. I once laid down on some grassy area inside the trailer court before I begged my older sister to allow me to come inside her home so that I could sleep. My mother soon realized that I needed a stable place to stay so that I could complete my HS senior year, so I was given permission to catch a bus to San Bernardino, Calif. to reside with my habitually unemployed older brother and the older woman with several children where he resided.. So I finally enrolled into my third different HS in three different cities/states within a four month period into a home where I was not welcomed. I was angrily stared at during any meals while my brothers girlfriend children often stated to me that their mother was not only taking care of a "Lazy Man" who was my brother, and that she was also taking care of the Lazy man's brother. I had to keep my cool because I knew that if I showed any anger or caused any problems that I had no where else to go, and I was so close to my graduation. I would often take the "Late Bus" home from school rather than the earlier 3:00 PM bus because I did not want to spend much time in that family's presence, and the later that I arrived home meant that I could go to bed in the upstairs bedroom that was allotted to me. I did not know the family members in that home, other than my Lazy brother who had a different father than mine, and he always mistreated me since he was 5 yrs older and appeared to always hate me from the time when I was no more than 8 or 9 yrs old. But unlike Jimmy Butler I was only a decent basketball player during my 11th grade year on the Louisiana AA State championship team which also won the same championship a second year in a row during my absence after I moved from Madison Parish.. I always wanted to attend college/university, and since California had perhaps the least expensive higher and formal education opportunities at that time, I certainly took advantage of those offerings, and thereby, completed my Associate, Bachelor, and Master of Arts degrees in the fields of Social Studies/Sociology, Black Studies, Educational Psychology all by the age of 26 yrs old, and was hired as a Los Angeles County Probation Officer where I earned a good salary while traveling to many parts of the world, and gaining lots of cultural experiences, and retiring later by age 50 and started living an EXPAT life in Thailand where everyday is like a holiday.. So like they say "when life gives you lemons, just make you some lemonade, or if if it gives you bananas just make you a "banana pudding".. 🙏🙏💪✍
Facts bro 💯
Just curious how did those other folks fare in life?
@@lightninggaming016 Thank you very much brother 😇🙏
@@nawfsidereviews6029 They didn't fare very well, and remained in a Welfare state of mind and dependency, and at age 26 yrs old the younger daughter was still sucking her "Thumb" like a baby while being the mother of a young baby when I gave that family a visit while driving from a Las Vegas family visit and stopped for about 30 minutes in San Bernardino while on my way back to Long Beach, California.. They were just generational Welfare recipients who had no hope for a better life w/o government assistance..
This information is new to me.. Not only is Jimmy a Star Player in the NBA !!! He is a self made man and very intelligent.. Am happy for his success in life...
Wow God bless that family that took him in.
Inspiring, this man is a winner in every form of the word.
Ups to Jimmy Butler. One of the hardest working dudes in the league. He is also one of the most humble. Good luck in the ECF today, whatever happens Jimmy I look up to you for what you do and who you are.
Wow , what an inspirational story. Nothing but love for Jimmy.
Wow God bless and kept this young soul. What a powerful testimony he has. A tremendous calling this man has and answered!
Thanks to the family that gave me a family when he needed most, and the coach who believed on him.
I'm so proud of him may god bless his life and the family that took him in!!!
I teared up watching this. Truth is...sometimes you realize that achieving that dream you've always wanted is not even the end of it all. It's only the beginning. Jimmy thought getting to the MBA was the hit for him, yes, it was a hit at the level of greatness he dreamed of, But when he got there, he realized that that is just the beginning. Inspiring/coaching more people to be great was now more important 🙌🏾 His story is quite inspiring.
Jimmy's no butler...he's the Master!
Jimmy Butler inspires me so much ❤️. Looking forward becoming like him
Where there is a will, there will always be a way. I have the deepest respect for Jimmy what he has accomplished and all the Blessings for the family that took him in.
Every successful man has a story to tell !!! Never forget for far they came from .. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love you Jimmy all the respect for you and the tough life you had, but you did it my brother
"You can play in the league"
"Word?"
jimmy butler's source of motivation lol