Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem has officially retired from the NBA after 20 seasons.
Haslem spent his entire career with the Heat. He appeared in 879 games with Miami and averaged 7.5 points and 6.6 rebounds while shooting 48.9% from the field and 75.6% from the free-throw line.
“20 years…it’s impossible to put into words what these past 20 years have meant, but y’all know me. I’m damn sure gonna try,” Haslem wrote on IG. “I consider myself extremely blessed to say I can leave this game with no regrets. The championships, the accolades, the brotherhood, man it’s hard not to be at peace. Undrafted to a 3x Champion, All-Rookie 2nd Team, Teammate Of The Year, the oldest player to play in an NBA finals game, Miami Heat’s all-time leading rebounder and longest-tenured player, the list goes on.”
The Heat will retire Haslem’s No. 40 jersey. The Miami native was never an All-Star, but he always played hard on both ends of the floor and was a great leader in the locker room. Haslem made over $71 million in his career with the Heat.
“Shout out to my Real #OGs, the teammates that let me be their #OG, and to my family for staying ten toes down through it all… Although this journey has had its ups and downs, I am truly thankful and have no complaints at all,” Haslem wrote. “All the way down to leaving money on the table to stay in my city!! You, Miami, made it all worth it!! #three0five4life
“I will always be the #OG, but now it’s time for the family man and the businessman to get to work…#realonesshineinthedark #40, see you in the rafters soon. Until then, #OG out ✌️
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