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John Butler Jr.
Dated team records (2)
- Licensed roster, October 9, 2026: no team listed; this does not establish a release
- Current basis: NBA directory, September 22, 2026: listed with Milwaukee Bucks
The newest dated listing sets the current team; a reviewed transaction announced later overrides it. Older records remain history.
John Butler Jr. is a 23-year-old center, listed at 7′0″ (213 cm). John Butler Jr. is listed with the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA directory dated September 22, 2026.
Quick answers
- How old is John Butler Jr.?
- John Butler Jr. is 23 years old. He was born on December 4, 2002.
- How tall is John Butler Jr.?
- John Butler Jr. is 7 feet 0 inches (213 cm) tall and plays C, per the NBA directory dated September 22, 2026.
- Where is John Butler Jr. from?
- John Butler Jr. is from the United States and played at Florida State before the NBA.
- What team does John Butler Jr. play for?
- John Butler Jr. is listed with the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA directory dated September 22, 2026. A roster listing does not establish a contract-signing date.
- What number does John Butler Jr. wear?
- The NBA directory lists John Butler Jr. at No. 19 for the Milwaukee Bucks. Edition date: September 22, 2026. Roster numbers can change.
- When is John Butler Jr.'s next game?
- John Butler Jr. and the Milwaukee Bucks next play at the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 7:00 pm Eastern Time (preseason).
- Does John Butler Jr. play on Christmas Day?
- No. The Milwaukee Bucks are not in any of the 5 games on the NBA Christmas Day schedule.
About John Butler Jr.
John Erik Butler Jr. (born December 4, 2002) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Florida State Seminoles.
- Born
- December 4, 2002 (age 23) Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
- Listed height
- 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
- Listed weight
- 220 lb (100 kg)
- Position
- Power forward / center
- High school
- Christ Church Episcopal (Greenville, South Carolina)
- College
- Florida State (2021–2022)
- NBA draft
- 2022: undrafted
- Playing career
- 2022–present
Career statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Portland | 19 | 1 | 11.6 | .321 | .229 | .750 | .9 | .6 | .4 | .5 | 2.4 |
| Career | 19 | 1 | 11.6 | .321 | .229 | .750 | .9 | .6 | .4 | .5 | 2.4 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Florida State | 31 | 24 | 19.0 | .416 | .393 | .440 | 3.2 | .7 | .4 | 1.2 | 5.9 |
Per-game averages. † won an NBA championship · * led the league · ‡ NBA record (as marked).
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- Height
- 7′ 0″
- Weight
- 220 lb
- Position
- C
- Jersey
- 19
- Country
- USA
- School / last affiliation
- Florida State
- Draft year
- Undrafted (2022 class)
- Draft pick
- Undrafted / not listed
Draft year: blank in the NBA.com profile, filled from the Wikipedia infobox credited in the About section above.
How acquired: Signed on 10/15/25. This is the roster note stored on the official team page at the last source check, not a live transaction wire.
No 2025-26 per-game points, rebounds, and assists are stored for this profile. A blank line is not a zero line.
Latest on John Butler Jr.
Roster observations
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Roster refresh overdue. This saved assignment may have changed.
| Team | First observed | Last confirmed | Later directory change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks | None recorded | NBA directory |
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