Just seeing that, from that point on I was a Hip-Hop head all the way thru. At the time he was beefing with Kool Moe Dee so it was crazy. I went to a concert in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the Bradley Center when I was younger and had a chance to see LL live. But there was nobody really of any significant notoriety.Ī: What was your first introduction to Hip-Hop?Ĭaron Butler: My first introduction to Hip Hop was Run DMC and LL Cool J. They were older guys in the hood that ended up getting into other things but as basketball players, they were unbelievable. I took three weeks off and got right back at it.Ī: So when you were growing up, were there any players that you looked up to that did not make it to the NBA?Ĭaron Butler: There were a lot of neighborhood guys, growing up, that I looked up to. I was just more prepared, so I went right into my summer training healthy.Ī: So you started as soon as your season ended?Ĭaron Butler: Yes, obviously our season ended really early last year, we were done the second week of April. For the most part I was completely healthy at the end of last season. I always come into the season with little knicks and knacks. You know this is the first season in which I come into with no injuries. What did you do this off-season that was different from any other off season?Ĭaron Butler: I think just mostly working on my strength and agility. This is how it went down:Ī: From the time you entered the league with Miami, then with the Lakers and now with the Wizards, your stats have improved each year. Butler discusses growing up in Racine, Hip Hop music and the upcoming season with Butler. As the 2009-2010 season approaches, expectations are higher then ever for the Wizards. Butler is a pillar in his community so much so that June 8th has been named Caron Butler day in his hometown.
Growing up in Racine was anything but easy for Caron Butler but amid all the success, Butler has not forgotten where he came from. Racine, Wisconsin is one of those places and Washington Wizard All Star forward Caron Butler is one of those people. The Hip-Hop culture can be found in many places influencing many people.
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