While preparing for the upcoming NBA season, Washington Wizards' Jared Butler is tackling a personal goal off the court—learning to swim.
As the NBA season approaches, players are hitting the gym to prepare. Among them is Jared Butler, a guard for the Washington Wizards. But while Butler has been working hard on his basketball skills, he's also been pursuing a goal off the court that might surprise some: Learning how to swim.The 24-year-old Louisiana native never learned to swim growing up. His focus was basketball, and swim lessons weren't readily available.
While attempting to stay in the deep end by holding onto the side, he lost his grip and drifted too far, requiring someone to pull him to safety. From that point on, he avoided the deep end and stuck to more shallow waters.That's why Butler is now tackling his fear head-on. With the help of the Wizards' employee engagement office, which assists players in achieving personal goals, Butler was set up with swim instructor Dana Lapierre.'He was very hesitant,' LaPierre said.
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