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Mitchell Butler

b. 1970

American basketball player (born 1970)

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About Mitchell Butler

Born 1970. Mitchell Butler is an American basketball player.

Mitchell Leon Butler (born December 15, 1970) is an American sports agent and former professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1993 to 2004.

The shooting guard signed undrafted with the Washington Bullets in 1993 after a collegiate career at UCLA in which he played in more career games than any other Bruin and swiped the seventh-most steals in UCLA history. After three seasons in Washington, Butler was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers along with Rasheed Wallace in exchange for Rod Strickland and Harvey Grant. Following his stint playing for the Blazers, he signed as a free agent with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Following the 1999 season, Butler did not play in the NBA for two years. In 2001–02, Butler signed with the Trail Blazers, marking his second stint with the franchise. Mitchell's last year in the league was in the 2003–04 season, when he once again played for the D.C. franchise, now renamed the Washington Wizards. Butler played in a total of 362 NBA games with 33 starts. He owns career averages of 5.2 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist.

Butler appeared in the 1994 movie Blue Chips.

Butler worked as NBA sports agent with Lagardère Unlimited before joining Rival Sports Group as president of basketball.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
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Education
University of California, Los Angeles, Oakwood School, Los Angeles
Awards
List of Continental Basketball Association champions; Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team
Also known as
Mitchell Leon Butler

People in Mitchell Butler's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mitchell Butler?

American basketball player (born 1970)

When was Mitchell Butler born?

Mitchell Butler was born on 15 December 1970 in Los Angeles.

What is Mitchell Butler's occupation?

Mitchell Butler is a basketball player.

What nationality is Mitchell Butler?

Mitchell Butler is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mitchell Butler

· Wikidata: Q3859420

· DBpedia: Mitchell Butler

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