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The Caron Butler Story

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Fuzzybear, Feb 17, 2014.

  1. Fuzzybear

    Fuzzybear Contributing Member

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    I'm sure several of you already caught this on NBA.com.
    Great Story.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoQ1TnqPIX4#t=55

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  2. izeroi

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    Had no idea. Good story
     
  3. gambingo

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    wow...amazing, i teared up watching that.
     
  4. newAge_Rockets

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    Thank you so much for sharing! Would not have seen this if not posted on clutchfans. Truly an awesome story, and I hope he can forever be a role model to kids that follow the wrong path.
     
  5. Krizzle

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    Great story.
     
  6. TheresTheDagger

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    Great story. Just became a big Caron Butler fan.
     
  7. TheMystery008

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    Caron looks different here.

    Anyway, amazing story and glad that he found his way.

    Hats off to you Mr. Butler.
     
  8. RocketsJumer

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    What an amazing story. Respect for Caron and glad he was able to correct himself and live his dream.
     
  9. apollo33

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    lol he now owns 6 burger king franchises

    that made me laugh for some reason

    great story though cop saved his career he'd be rotting in jail now
     
  10. EightDoobies

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    Crazy how something so minor (cop not arresting him) can play such a big part.
     
  11. AroundTheWorld

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    Thanks for posting this. I always think he looks a bit Asian :confused:.
     
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    Nice story. But the real question. Who's cocaine was it? :confused:
     
  13. Dentyne

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    Thank you so much for sharing!

    Lot of respect for Caron Butler. That piece really brought tears to my eyes.
     
  14. Tigerknee

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    I was asking myself the same thing.

    Glad Butler turned his life around.
     
  15. AroundTheWorld

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    Santa Claus? :)
     
  16. gambingo

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    I suspect it was a set up by some hater. Being in that environment while trying to change your life for the better, you're going to get some envy from those who can't do it themselves. It's plausible that someone or somebody didn't want him to, for lack of a better term, "make it out of the hood."
     
  17. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Great story!

    Anyone else chuckle slightly at Butler owning 6 BK franchises? I don't know why that was funny, but I laughed a bit.
     
  18. Invisible Fan

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    Yeah, it's possible he was set up since the "tip" was pretty suspicious.
     
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    Wonderful story. Also makes it sadder that the Bucks are so terrible.
     
  20. TheRealist137

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    Powerful segment. Just became a fan of Butler. Always thought it was undeserving for Caron to receive a championship ring when he was with the Mavs when he missed most of the season and the playoffs but now I'm glad he is an nba champion.
     

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