Caron Butler played for 9 teams in his 16-year @NBA career. Today, he’s retiring...

[huskymedic]

 

[SouthBayHusky]

He’s a true class act. One of my favorite players, and glad he didn’t go to Wisconsin

 

[jleves]

First to get in a post suggesting he should be our next coach!

 

[John]

my favorite husky

 

[Palatine]

When does his movie come out?

 

[Kitaman]

One of JC's biggest success stories. Both of them.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

I’ll pour out a Mountain Dew for him.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

One of JC's biggest success stories. Both of them.

Yes but I’ve always felt like JC fell in love with the idea of finding the next Caron which led him to recruiting too many knuckle heads without half the ability of Caron.

 

[Mike Honcho]

From the Courant: Caron Butler, Former UConn Great, Announces His Retirement From NBA

When it came to Jim Calhoun’s attention that the Wahlberg brothers, the prominent Hollywood producers, were planning to make a movie about the life of Caron Butler, Calhoun immediately contacted his former player and submitted a formal request.

“I told Caron only one thing,” Calhoun said. “I’m a 28-year member of SAG [the Screen Actors Guild] and there is only one person who can play Jim Calhoun. Unfortunately, it would take a little makeup, but the voice is still there.”​

 

[Travelman6]

Dang! Wow, makes me feel old. I had a lot of fond memories watching him play when I was in HS. Not much older than me and already retired. Whenever I see these stories I always think "wow, shoulda learned how to put a ball through a hoop or how to throw a football." But, just the same, one of my top 10 Huskies, a hard worker who really turned his life around. A solid role model and someone to look up to.

 

[RM99]

I have so much respect for this man. I loved him as a player and have followed his outstanding career. His book is a must read!

 

[Jaker]

If Ben Gordons layup does not get stuck between the rim and the backboard, Caron makes it to the final 4 and probably beyond.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Poe]

Great to also see Caron transition to a new careeer.