Greg Butler (basketball) explained

Greg Butler
Number:54, 45
Position:Center
Height Ft:6
Height In:11
Weight Lb:240
Birth Date:11 March 1966
Birth Place:Inglewood, California
Nationality:American
High School:Rolling Hills
(Rolling Hills Estates, California)
College:Stanford (1984–1988)
Draft Year:1988
Draft Round:2
Draft Pick:37
Draft Team:New York Knicks
Years1:
Team1:New York Knicks
Team2:Los Angeles Clippers
Years3:1991
Team3:New Haven Skyhawks
Years4:1991–1992
Team4:Bakersfield Jammers
Bbr:butlegr01

Gregory Edward Butler (born March 11, 1966), is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the New York Knicks in the 2nd round (37th overall) of the 1988 NBA draft. A 6'11" center from Stanford University, Butler played in 3 NBA seasons from 1988–1991. He played for the Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers.

In his NBA career, Butler played in 55 games and scored a total of 76 points.

He later played in Portugal for Ovarense Aerosoles.[1]

Butler's older brother, Dave, played for Stanford's rival, California, and later played professionally in Turkey and Japan.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.record.xl.pt/Modalidades/Basquetebol/interior.aspx?content_id=49992 Greg Butler inscrito na Ovarense
  2. News: Kroner . Steve . WHERE ARE THEY NOW? / Dave and Greg Butler / The Butlers served Cal, Stanford / Greg coaches; brother Dave is financial adviser . March 16, 2003 . San Francisco Chronicle . https://web.archive.org/web/20150618013816/http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/WHERE-ARE-THEY-NOW-Dave-and-Greg-Butler-The-2628452.php . June 18, 2015 . live .