Lamar Butler
Lamar Butler
Lamar Edward Butler, Jr.is an American former basketball player. He was a starting guard for the Patriots of George Mason University during the Patriots' surprising run to the Final Four...
kept thinking throwing walk
Just to walk in, I kept thinking about Peyton Manning throwing all those touchdowns.
changed college face history living
Just to be part of something great, this is history we're living in right now. We changed the face of college basketball.
anybody good hollywood serious wants
I think it's a Hollywood story already. If anybody wants to make a movie, come see me. I'll play my part. I'm a good actor. I can make a serious face.
anybody bully feet finesse freak hands nature quick seen
He's a freak of nature. I have never seen anybody that big and that mobile. His hands and feet are so quick for his size. ... Jai is a finesse big man. He can bully at the same time, but he's a finesse player.
describe dreaming father felt looked mother pure saw stands
I looked up in the stands and saw my mother and father crying. I can't describe what it really felt like. It was just pure joy. This is something I've been dreaming of all of my life.
kidding
I was kind of kidding when I said that.
ask looking media people questions room seen
I was looking at how big the room was, how many media people were here. Never seen this many people here just to ask questions and write a story.
answering coach looking media people room saw
I was looking at how big the room was, how many media people were here. I saw Coach 'L.' He was serious, answering questions, bobbing his head, and I was laughing, that was all.
good playing sports timing
He has very good timing and I think that comes from playing other sports.
adjusted gets head instant uses
He doesn't need a microphone. He uses it and it's an instant headache. After a while your head gets adjusted to that thing but it's ridiculous.
coach confidence matter playing ready
We're playing with so much confidence right now, it really doesn't matter who we play. Coach will have us ready to play.
check final honest ncaa playing replied
I e-mailed my teacher. I said 'Man, I can't focus, to be honest with you. I've been playing basketball, it's NCAA time, we're in the Final Four, can I get an extension?' He hasn't replied yet. I'm going to check my e-mail when I get back to my room.
crossed normal talking
He crossed his legs. He folded his arms. He was just talking like it was a normal conversation.
knows next stepping turn year
He knows next year his turn is going to come. He's just stepping up for us. We need him to.