There are still a few free agents waiting to sign a deal with a team for the upcoming season. Udonis Haslem was one of them and he just reached an agreement to re-sign with the Miami Heat on a 1-year and $2.6 Million, according to Tim Reynolds.
He’s back, because he never left.
Udonis Haslem has signed for a 17th season with the Miami Heat. One year, $2.6 million.
The Captain – and three-time NBA champion – has played with 130 different Heat teammates.
And counting. #og #Mr305 pic.twitter.com/R6Ku0rssPy
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) August 6, 2019
Haslem will return to play his 17th season with the team holding the longest streak by an active player with only one team in the league. In a press release, the Miami Heat President of Basketball Operations Pat Riley welcomed Haslem back to the team and talked about the role he’s had in the team and the city of Miami.
“We are proud to welcome our captain back for a 17th season. UD is the heart and soul of Miami and we are proud to have him help lead this team once again.”
Haslem, a three-time NBA Champion with the Heat, has taken a less active role in the team’s roster and worked as a leader and a mentor for the young players in Miami.He has played a total of 854 games with the Heat and has career averages of 7.6 points, 6.7 rebounds in 25.2 minutes per game.
