MEET THE GUARDIANS OF THE GAME.
John Butler
OFFICIAL #30
| NBA Experience | 4th Season |
|---|---|
| Born | August 20, 1986 (Biloxi, Miss.) |
| Resides | La Mesa, Calif. |
| High School | San Diego (San Diego, Calif) |
| College | Vanguard University |
John Butler has officiated 162 regular-season games in four seasons as an NBA staff official.
Butler officiated five seasons in the NBA G League and two seasons in the WNBA. In the NBA G League, he worked the playoffs from 2015-19 and the Finals in 2018 and 2019.
Butler has four years of collegiate officiating experience in the Big West, West Coast and PacWest conferences. He also has three years of high school officiating experience in California.
His interests include traveling, visiting museums, reading, cooking, fitness, video games, collecting sneakers, movies, music and sports.
Fun Facts
| Favorite TV Show | Suits |
|---|---|
| Favorite Movie | Do the Right Thing |
| Favorite Musician | Jay-Z |
| Favorite Book | The Four Agreements |
| Favorite Meal | Red Beans and Rice |
| Favorite App | The Bible |
| Would Most Like To Visit | Italy and Greece |