Udonis Haslem facts for kids
Haslem in 2024
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| Miami Heat | |
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| Vice president of basketball development | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 9, 1980 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Florida (1998–2002) |
| NBA Draft | 2002 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2002–2023 |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2002–2003 | Chalon-sur-Saône |
| 2003–2023 | Miami Heat |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 6,586 (7.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 5,791 (6.6 rpg) |
| Assists | 733 (0.8 apg) |
Udonis Johneal Haslem (born June 9, 1980) is an American basketball executive and former player. He is the vice president of basketball development for the Miami Heat. Haslem played his entire 20-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Heat. He is one of only three players in NBA history to play at least 20 years with one team.
Before joining the NBA, Haslem played college basketball for the Florida Gators. He was a key player on four teams that went to the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. Haslem started his professional career in France with Chalon-sur-Saône. In 2003, he signed with his hometown team, the Miami Heat. He became the longest-serving player in the team's history when he retired in 2023. Haslem helped the Heat win three NBA championships in 2006, 2012, and 2013.
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Early Life and High School Years
Haslem was born in Miami, Florida. His father, John, played college basketball for the Stetson Hatters. His mother, Debra, was Puerto Rican.
Haslem went to Wolfson High School in Jacksonville, Florida. He then moved to Miami Senior High School in Miami. He helped Miami High win state basketball titles in 1997 and 1998. He played alongside Steve Blake, who also became an NBA player. Their coach was Frank Martin.
Later, there were questions about where some players, including Haslem, lived. This led to Miami High losing its 1998 state title. The team also had to give up all its wins from that season.
College Basketball Career
Haslem received a scholarship to the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. He played for coach Billy Donovan's Gators from 1998 to 2002. He studied leisure service management.
Haslem was the starting center for the Gators for four years. He was part of a group of players who helped make the Florida Gators basketball program famous. This group included his future Miami Heat teammate Mike Miller. In his second year, the team reached the NCAA men's Division I basketball championship game. They lost to the Michigan State Spartans.
During Haslem's time, the Gators made it to the NCAA tournament four years in a row. This was a first for the program. He averaged 13.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. He was named to the All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) team four times. Haslem is also third in team history for points scored (1,782) and tenth for rebounds (831). In 2012, he was honored in the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame.
Professional Basketball Career
Playing in France (2002–2003)
Haslem was not chosen in the 2002 NBA draft. This was mainly because he was considered a bit short for a forward. Seattle SuperSonics coach Nate McMillan had thought about drafting him, but it did not happen. Haslem then joined the Atlanta Hawks for training camp but was released before the season started.
Haslem then signed with Chalon-Sur-Saône in France. When he arrived, he weighed almost 300 pounds. While in France, Haslem worked hard and lost 50 pounds in eight months. He averaged 16.1 points and 9.4 rebounds per game in his one season there.
Miami Heat (2003–2023)
First Years and First Championship (2003–2008)
On August 6, 2003, Haslem signed with his hometown team, the Miami Heat. In his first year, he played in the Rookie Challenge during All-Star weekend. He was also named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. He helped the Heat reach the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
In the 2004–05 season, Haslem started in all 80 games he played. He averaged 10.9 points and a career-high 9.1 rebounds per game. His shooting percentage was one of the best in the NBA. He played in the Rookie Challenge again, this time for the sophomore team.
Haslem signed again with the Heat in August 2005. In June 2006, he helped the Heat win their first NBA Championship. They beat the Dallas Mavericks in six games in the 2006 NBA Finals. Haslem scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the final game.
On November 10, 2006, Haslem scored a career-high 28 points in a win against the New Jersey Nets.
From the 2007–08 season, Haslem was a team captain for the Heat. In January 2008, he hurt his ankle. He returned in February but re-injured it in March. This kept him out for the rest of the season. He averaged a career-high 12.0 points per game that season.
Winning Back-to-Back Championships (2009–2013)
In July 2010, Haslem signed a five-year contract to stay with the Heat. He chose to take less money than other teams offered to remain with his team. The Heat roster changed, with LeBron James and Chris Bosh joining Dwyane Wade. In November 2010, Haslem tore a ligament in his foot. This injury kept him out for most of the season. He returned in May 2011 during the playoffs. The Heat lost to the Mavericks in the 2011 NBA Finals.
Haslem helped the Heat reach the NBA Finals again in 2012. They beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games, and Haslem won his second championship.
In November 2012, Haslem became the Heat's all-time leader in total rebounds. He passed Alonzo Mourning's record. Haslem was the first player who was not drafted to lead an NBA team in rebounding. In June 2013, Haslem won his third championship. The Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs in seven games in the 2013 NBA Finals. After the Finals, Haslem shared that he had played much of the season with a torn meniscus in his right knee.
Player-Coach Role and Retirement (2013–2023)
In the 2013–14 season, Haslem played less often. His time on the court continued to decrease. He played in only 46 regular season games, averaging 3.8 points and 3.8 rebounds. The Heat made it to the NBA Finals for the fourth year in a row. They lost to the Spurs in five games. After the season, Haslem chose to end his contract early.
Haslem signed a new two-year deal with the Heat in July 2014. At this point, he took on a "player-coach" role. He played very little but helped mentor and guide the younger players. He continued to sign one-year deals with the Heat in 2016, 2017, and 2018. In January 2019, Haslem hinted that the 2018–19 season might be his last. However, he later said he had not made a final decision.
On August 6, 2019, Haslem signed another one-year contract with the Heat. During the 2019–20 season, he played in four games. He started at power forward in the last regular-season game. That season, Haslem became the 30th player in NBA history to play after turning 40 years old. He was also the first undrafted player to play at that age. After Vince Carter retired, Haslem became the oldest active player in the NBA. The Heat reached the 2020 NBA Finals but lost to the Los Angeles Lakers. Haslem was on the team but did not play in the playoffs.
On November 28, 2020, Haslem re-signed with the Heat. He played in one game in the 2020–21 season on May 13, 2021. He scored four points in two minutes before being ejected after a small fight. This made him the oldest player in 20 years to be ejected from a game.
Haslem re-signed with the Heat again on August 15, 2021.
On August 23, 2022, Haslem announced he would retire after the 2022–23 season. He signed with the Heat for one more year. In his final regular season game on April 9, 2023, Haslem scored 24 points in 25 minutes. This was his highest score since 2009. He also made a career-high three three-point shots.
At 42 years old, Haslem became the oldest person to play in the NBA Finals. He entered Game 3 of the NBA Finals for a short time. He broke the record set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The Heat lost the NBA Finals to the Denver Nuggets. Haslem officially announced his retirement on July 28, 2023. The Heat retired Haslem's number 40 jersey on January 19, 2024.
After Playing Basketball
On November 8, 2023, the Heat hired Haslem as their vice president of basketball development. In 2024, he started working as a television analyst. He has appeared on NBA TV and ESPN.
Haslem will also join Prime Video as a studio analyst.
Other Appearances
Haslem has appeared in music videos for songs like "GDFR" by Flo Rida. He was also in music videos for "Bet That" by Trick Daddy and "Born-N-Raised" by DJ Khaled, Pitbull, Trick Daddy, and Rick Ross.
Personal Life
Haslem is married to Faith Rein-Haslem, a sports broadcaster. They dated for 14 years. They met in 1999 at the University of Florida, where she was on the track and field team. They have three sons. Haslem also has two brothers and three sisters.
After retiring, Haslem has done a lot of charity work through his organization, the Udonis Haslem Children’s Foundation (UD Kids). He also worked with Wells Fargo to help fix homes in his area.
Career Statistics
NBA
Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2003–04 | Miami | 75 | 24 | 23.9 | .459 | .000 | .765 | 6.3 | .7 | .4 | .3 | 7.3 |
| 2004–05 | Miami | 80 | 80 | 33.4 | .540 | .000 | .791 | 9.1 | 1.4 | .8 | .5 | 10.9 |
| 2005–06† | Miami | 81 | 80 | 30.8 | .508 | .000 | .789 | 7.8 | 1.2 | .6 | .2 | 9.3 |
| 2006–07 | Miami | 79 | 79 | 31.4 | .492 | .000 | .680 | 8.3 | 1.2 | .6 | .3 | 10.7 |
| 2007–08 | Miami | 49 | 48 | 36.8 | .467 | — | .810 | 9.0 | 1.4 | .8 | .4 | 12.0 |
| 2008–09 | Miami | 75 | 75 | 34.1 | .518 | — | .753 | 8.2 | 1.1 | .6 | .3 | 10.6 |
| 2009–10 | Miami | 78 | 0 | 27.9 | .494 | — | .762 | 8.1 | .7 | .4 | .3 | 9.9 |
| 2010–11 | Miami | 13 | 0 | 26.5 | .512 | — | .800 | 8.2 | .5 | .5 | .2 | 8.0 |
| 2011–12† | Miami | 64 | 10 | 24.8 | .423 | — | .814 | 7.3 | .7 | .5 | .4 | 6.0 |
| 2012–13† | Miami | 75 | 59 | 18.9 | .514 | — | .711 | 5.4 | .5 | .4 | .2 | 3.9 |
| 2013–14 | Miami | 46 | 18 | 14.2 | .507 | — | .568 | 3.8 | .3 | .2 | .3 | 3.8 |
| 2014–15 | Miami | 62 | 25 | 16.0 | .448 | .200 | .703 | 4.2 | .7 | .3 | .2 | 4.2 |
| 2015–16 | Miami | 37 | 0 | 7.0 | .337 | .111 | .750 | 2.0 | .4 | .1 | .1 | 1.6 |
| 2016–17 | Miami | 16 | 0 | 8.1 | .478 | .000 | .600 | 2.3 | .4 | .4 | .1 | 1.9 |
| 2017–18 | Miami | 14 | 0 | 5.1 | .200 | .125 | .500 | .7 | .4 | .0 | .1 | .6 |
| 2018–19 | Miami | 10 | 1 | 7.4 | .333 | .000 | .750 | 2.7 | .2 | .0 | .0 | 2.5 |
| 2019–20 | Miami | 4 | 1 | 11.0 | .364 | .333 | .750 | 4.0 | .3 | .0 | .0 | 3.0 |
| 2020–21 | Miami | 1 | 0 | 3.0 | 1.000 | — | — | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | 4.0 |
| 2021–22 | Miami | 13 | 0 | 6.4 | .452 | .250 | 1.000 | 1.9 | .3 | .1 | .1 | 2.5 |
| 2022–23 | Miami | 7 | 1 | 10.1 | .345 | .333 | .800 | 1.6 | .0 | .1 | .3 | 3.9 |
| Career | 879 | 501 | 24.7 | .489 | .127 | .756 | 6.6 | .8 | .5 | .3 | 7.5 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2004 | Miami | 13 | 0 | 15.3 | .394 | — | .677 | 3.4 | .2 | .4 | .2 | 3.6 |
| 2005 | Miami | 15 | 15 | 36.2 | .491 | — | .739 | 10.0 | 1.0 | .5 | .4 | 9.2 |
| 2006† | Miami | 22 | 22 | 29.5 | .493 | .000 | .683 | 7.4 | .8 | .6 | .3 | 8.6 |
| 2007 | Miami | 4 | 4 | 25.8 | .480 | — | .750 | 5.3 | 1.0 | .3 | .5 | 7.5 |
| 2009 | Miami | 7 | 7 | 29.1 | .543 | — | .900 | 8.7 | .4 | .4 | .4 | 8.4 |
| 2010 | Miami | 5 | 0 | 28.4 | .351 | — | .667 | 7.4 | .8 | .2 | .2 | 6.0 |
| 2011 | Miami | 12 | 0 | 24.2 | .397 | — | .900 | 4.5 | .8 | .5 | .3 | 5.3 |
| 2012† | Miami | 22 | 11 | 20.5 | .455 | — | .743 | 6.4 | .6 | .2 | .3 | 4.8 |
| 2013† | Miami | 22 | 19 | 16.2 | .593 | — | .571 | 3.6 | .3 | .7 | .2 | 5.0 |
| 2014 | Miami | 16 | 6 | 10.6 | .459 | — | .600 | 2.6 | .3 | .1 | .2 | 2.5 |
| 2016 | Miami | 9 | 0 | 9.4 | .533 | — | .714 | 3.4 | .4 | .0 | .1 | 2.3 |
| 2023 | Miami | 2 | 0 | 1.5 | .000 | .000 | — | .5 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| Career | 149 | 84 | 21.5 | .478 | .000 | .713 | 5.5 | .6 | .4 | .3 | 5.6 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1998–99 | Florida | 31 | — | 21.3 | .603 | .000 | .592 | 5.0 | .8 | .7 | .7 | 10.5 |
| 1999–00 | Florida | 37 | — | 22.4 | .579 | — | .639 | 5.1 | .9 | .8 | .8 | 11.8 |
| 2000–01 | Florida | 31 | 31 | 28.1 | .597 | — | .709 | 7.5 | 1.0 | .8 | 1.0 | 16.8 |
| 2001–02 | Florida | 31 | 31 | 28.3 | .562 | .000 | .694 | 8.3 | 1.6 | .9 | 1.3 | 16.0 |
| Career | 130 | 62 | 24.9 | .584 | .000 | .666 | 6.4 | 1.1 | .8 | .9 | 13.7 | |
Records and Achievements
Miami Heat Records
Regular Season
- Most rebounds (5,780)
- Most defensive rebounds (4,169)
- Most offensive rebounds (1,611)
Playoffs
- Most offensive rebounds (230)
Awards and Honors
- 3× NBA champion: 2006, 2012, 2013
- NBA All-Rookie Second Team: 2004
- First undrafted player in NBA history to set a team rebounding record: 2012
See also
In Spanish: Udonis Haslem para niños
- List of Florida Gators in the NBA
- Miami Heat accomplishments and records
- List of National Basketball Association seasons played leaders
- List of NBA players who have spent their entire career with one franchise
- List of oldest and youngest National Basketball Association players
- List of Puerto Ricans
