Homeless as a teenager, the Marquette star is now preparing for the NBA draft.

“Please, I know youre going to write something. Im just asking you, dont write it in a way that makes people feel sorry for me,” he said. “I hate that. Theres nothing to feel sorry about. I love what happened to me. It made me who I am. Im grateful for the challenges Ive faced. Please, dont make them feel sorry for me.”

Pity hasnt gotten Butler anywhere in life. Courage has.