Udonis Haslem is returning to the Miami HEAT for his 20th season at 42 years old. Here’s a look at his career so far, and the special club he’s put himself into.
-The following players have spent the most time with a single franchise:
- Dirk Nowitzki: 21 Seasons
- Kobe Bryant: 20 Seasons
- Udonis Haslem: 20 Seasons
- Tim Duncan: 19 Seasons
- John Stockton: 19 Seasons
- Reggie Miller: 18 Seasons
-Haslem will also join the group of eight players who have played at least 20 years, including Vince Carter (22), Dirk (21), Kevin Garnett (21), Kevin Willis (21), Robert Parish (21), Jamal Crawford (20), Kobe (20_ and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (20). LeBron James is also entering his 20th season, with Carmelo Anthony, currently a free agent, a possibility as well.
-Only Dwyane Wade has played in more games (948) for the HEAT than Haslem (872), and along with Wade Haslem is the only HEAT player to top 20,000 minutes for the franchise.
-Haslem ranks 5th in both field-goals made and attempted, and 8th in both free-throws made and attempted.
-He leads in the franchise in Total Rebounds (5,780), Offensive Rebounds (1,611) and Defensive Rebounds (4,169)
-He trails only Wade, Alonzo Mourning and LeBron James in franchise Win Shares (50.9)
-Haslem finished 2nd Team All-Rookie back in the 2003-04 season after going undrafted
-Three-time champion (2006, 2012, 2013)
-Attended Miami Senior High School and played for the University of Florida