Former Toronto Raptor player Rasual Butler dies in car crash at age 38
TORONTO — Former Toronto Raptors forward/guard Rasual Butler died Wednesday in a car accident. He was 38.
The Raptors confirmed Butler’s death in an email to The Canadian Press. Butler played 34 games for Toronto over the 2011-12 season.
“Rasual was one of the original members of our program when I started here in 2012. His work ethic and enthusiasm for the game were the mark of a true professional,” Raptors coach Dwane Casey said in a statement. “He was a pleasure to coach and will be missed.
“On behalf of his former coaches and teammates, we want to offer our sincerest condolences to the families involved.”