It was one of the biggest things the seasoned star, who has been a member of the franchise for 20 seasons, ever wanted. Haslem aspired to play 20 seasons to disprove the notion that he could not play professionally for an extended period of time. The 42-year-old recently shared some fascinating insights regarding his time spent working for the Heat.
Udonis Haslem reveals that he was never intimidated by big names
The 'Heat' culture of Miami team, which has won three NBA championships, is credited by the player for his long career of success. Haslem described it as a "lifestyle" when asked what it means in a recent interview with GQ Sports.
LeBron James had the ultimate brother-in-arms message for Haslem
For four years, King James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh all shared the court with Haslem. In a memorial video, LeBron and other NBA stars including Shaquille O'Neal, Juwan Howard, Shane Battier, and Goran Dragic shared heartfelt messages for Haslem. "You're the heartbeat man, of Miami man," The Akron Hammer declared. "To Be With You, To Fight With You... was a treat to me, man," he continued.