Jimmy Butler's Jersey Number

The 6-foot-7 small forward, Jimmy Butler also known as “Jimmy Buckets” has been one of the best playoff performers in the past few seasons. He has led the Miami Heat to two NBA Finals appearances, the first came in 2020 and the second came in 2023. The forward missed out on the 2024 NBA Playoffs due to an MCL injury which was the first time that Butler has missed the playoffs with the Heat.

Butler was drafted as the 30th overall pick by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2011 NBA Draft. Since being drafted, Butler has made six All-Star appearances, five All-NBA teams, five All-Defensive second teams and also won the 2015 Most Improved Player of the Year award. He averages 18.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game in his NBA career.

What is Jimmy Butler’s jersey number?

Jimmy Butler wears number 22 for the Miami Heat. He wore number 21 for the Chicago Bulls, number 23 for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Philadelphia 76ers.

The forward shared his story behind choosing the number 22 for the Heat as he said, “You can't wear 23 here because of MJ. Literally, Pat Riley retired it. Whenever I did come here, Pat told me that I could wear 23 but I said no. So 22 it is.” in an Instagram video.

In a previous interview in 2020, Butler also shared his perspective on choosing number 22 for the Heat, “I played with one of the toughest individuals I’ve ever played with in my life — Taj Gibson,” Butler said. “He taught me so much about how to be a pro. Sometimes people choose numbers because of someone that inspires them, and Taj is one of those people.” Taj Gibson used to wear number 22 for the Chicago Bulls. (via Clutch Points)