Longtime Miami Heat big man Udonis Haslem has announced he will return for his 20th season in the NBA. He made the announcement Sunday afternoon at his basketball and cheer kids camp at Miami High School. The Miami Heat left a roster spot open anticipating the announcement in the hopes that their veteran would return to the roster. While he doesn’t play much anymore his experience and presence on the bench have been invaluable for a team looking to win another NBA Championship. Very few players make it to 20 NBA seasons and now Haslem will join those ranks.
Udonis Haslem announces at his youth camp that he will sign a new deal with the Miami Heat and return for the 20th season of his NBA career.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 21, 2022
Last season with the Miami Heat, Udonis Haslem played just 13 games in which he averaged 2.5 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 0.3 assists per game. He paired those numbers with a field goal percentage of 45.2 percent and a three-point percentage of 25 percent. In his career with the Miami Heat, he averages 7.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game. He has paired those numbers with a field goal percentage of 48.9 percent. Haslem is also a three-time NBA Champion with the Miami Heat.
Udonis Haslem announces he’s returning to the Heat for a 20th NBA season. Says he wants to follow through with what his dad wanted for him — to reach 20 seasons. pic.twitter.com/AfFb9IuF6x
— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) August 21, 2022
While this isn’t confirmed, it is likely this will be the final NBA season for Udonis Haslem. He has spent his entire career with the Miami Heat and has contributed plenty to the culture of the team. If this is his final NBA season he will leave behind a legacy and fanbase that few players get to match in their careers. We here at Def Pen Sports congratulate Haslem on his upcoming 20th NBA season.
