1. On January 31,2018, Rasual Butler was behind the wheel when he and his girlfriend, Leah LaBelle, died in a single vehicle car crash in Los Angeles.
23 Facts About Rasual Butler
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Taylor changed her son's name to Rasual Butler using her mother's maiden name so Butler would not be constantly reminded of his father's death.
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Rasual Butler played his college career with the La Salle Explorers.
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Rasual Butler became the sixth Explorer to score over 2,000 points, and at the time of his induction into the La Salle University Hall of Athletes, he ranked fourth among the Explorer's all-time scorers.
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Rasual Butler was named to First Team All-Atlantic 10 and was selected to the Verizon Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Championship All-Tournament team in 2002.
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Rasual Butler was inducted into the La Salle Hall of Athletes in 2008.
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Rasual Butler was selected by the Miami Heat with the 53rd pick of the 2002 NBA draft.
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Rasual Butler was waived by the Clippers on February 28,2011.
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Rasual Butler signed with the Chicago Bulls on March 3,2011.
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On December 10,2011, Rasual Butler signed a new contract with the Toronto Raptors.
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Rasual Butler was waived by the Raptors on March 23,2012.
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Rasual Butler averaged 3.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 13 minutes of action in 34 games.
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On January 18,2013, Rasual Butler joined the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League.
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Rasual Butler was named the 2013 Impact player of the Year, which is awarded to a player who joined an NBA D-League team midway through the season and made the greatest contribution following his in-season acquisition.
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On September 27,2013, Rasual Butler signed with the Indiana Pacers.
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Rasual Butler averaged 2.7 points, 0.8 rebounds and 0.3 assists in 50 games.
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On September 29,2014, Rasual Butler signed with the Washington Wizards.
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On September 28,2015, Rasual Butler signed with the San Antonio Spurs.
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Rasual Butler averaged 2.7 points, 1.2 rebounds and 9.4 minutes in 46 games.
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On September 26,2016, Rasual Butler signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but was waived on October 22 after appearing in five preseason games.
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In 2017, Rasual Butler was signed by the Ball Hogs to play in the BIG3.
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Rasual Butler had one adult daughter, Raven, who he lived with at the time of his death.
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Rasual Butler starred in Trina's music video "Here We Go".