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]