Jimmy Butler is a basketball player in the National Basketball Association, currently playing for the Miami Heat after stretches with the Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Chicago Bulls, the organization that drafted him. Jimmy Butler is also known as “Jimmy Buckets,” Butler is well-respected for his all-around skills on the basketball court, complementing his ability to score points with robust career statistics in rebounds and assists, as well as noteworthy defensive contributions, particularly in steals.
Prior to his successful NBA career, Butler persevered through adversity in his childhood and upbringing, couch-surfing with a number of friends after being kicked out of his house by his mother. He eventually found a permanent and stable home with a high school friend and his family for his senior year, coinciding with an exceptional end to his high school basketball career. Butler was accepted a scholarship from Marquette University, part of the Big East Conference, “Jimmy Buckets” assembled a four-year college performance that garnered attention from NBA scouts who were eager to select him in the 2011 NBA Draft.
Jimmy Butler has submitted thirty-two (32) trademark applications to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Butler has recently filed a trademark application for the name "Himmy Buckets." The Himmy Buckets brand will include various products, including coffee, coffee cups, beer, soda, bottled water, and clothing.
The inspiration behind the Himmy Buckets nickname originates from a combination of Butler's well-known nickname, Jimmy Buckets, and the ever-present internet term "him." His catchy nickname has gained recognition, driven by Butler's exceptional performances in the NBA Playoffs.
During the 2019-2020 season ,“Jimmy Buckets” tapped into his entrepreneurial spirit, resulting in several trademark applications being filed. According to Butler, good coffee difficult to come by in the NBA “bubble” in which the balance of the season’s games were played out, Butler began selling French press coffee to anyone in the bubble, with options including latte, americano, cappuccino, espresso, and more. Butler referred to his hotel room coffee operation as “Big Face Coffee,” with a sign noting the forewarning “No I.O.U.’s,” Butler quickly drew attention for his ambitious operation. Butler charged twenty-dollars per cup. Since then He has since applied to register trademarks for “Big Face Coffee” and “No I.O.U.’s,” both alone and in combination, as well as a trademark for the logo also seen on his homemade signs.
Furthermore, Butler has filed at total of thirty-two (32) various trademark applications. Butler is on top of his intellectual property portfolio.