Udonis Haslem's No. 40 jersey was retired by the Miami Heat, making him the 6th player in the team's history to receive this honor. The emotional ceremony took place at the Kaseya Center, marking the culmination of Haslem's 20-year career with the Heat. Despite the Heat's loss to the Hawks on the night of the retirement, Haslem expressed his gratitude and described the event as a dream come true. His dedication to the team and his ongoing support for the Heat, particularly in pushing for a championship, were highlighted by his teammates and other NBA figures.
Paul Pierce fired shots at Miami Heat retiring Udonis Haslem's jersey by implying that it was 'given' and not earned💀 https://t.co/ckFp5JsEfZ
Udonis Haslem is still pushing the Heat even in retirement and nobody feels it more than Bam Adebayo https://t.co/fGKq3MbVFB Adebayo: “He wants us to get one, He wants us to feel what it feels like to get a championship."
Udonis Haslem is still pushing the Heat even in retirement and nobody feels it more than Bam Adebayo https://t.co/fGKq3MbVFB
Bam Adebayo says Udonis Haslem is obsessed with helping Miami Heat win NBA title: ‘He’ll text me at 3 a.m.’https://t.co/9LsDTdN3d3
Paul Pierce just HAD to comment on Udonis Haslem getting his jersey retired. 😂 https://t.co/lPOJHAfCW8
NEW: Udonis Haslem is still pushing the Heat even in retirement and nobody feels it more than Bam Adebayo https://t.co/fGKq3MbVFB Adebayo: “He wants us to get one, He wants us to feel what it feels like to get a championship."
Dwyane Wade looks to the rafters with his daughter Kaavia and her godfather, Udonis Haslem, as the Heat retired Haslem's jersey on Friday 🥹 (via @MiamiHEAT) https://t.co/tWvAYuo4kG
Udonis Haslem has one of the most unique stories in NBA history. Now his No. 40 Heat jersey is forever immortalized https://t.co/wblfHkEYhQ Haslem: "This is a dream come true.”
Heat retire Udonis Haslem's No. 40 jersey. https://t.co/Utz6doiizS
‘Dream Come True’: Udonis Haslem’s Jersey Retired By Miami Heat https://t.co/PImeBUS1gI
Heat loses to Hawks on Haslem’s jersey-retirement night. Details and takeaways https://t.co/0Eag33XMO0
NEW: It didn't end in a Heat win, but Udonis Haslem day will be one that will be remembered for a long time https://t.co/wblfHkEYhQ What Haslem had to say on the night his No. 40 Heat jersey was retired
‘A dream come true’: Heat honor Udonis Haslem with jersey retirement ceremony https://t.co/2HqG1iU8rp
Heat loses to Hawks on Haslem jersey retirement tonight. Details and takeaways https://t.co/auAb1edLOV
Heat retires Udonis Haslem’s No. 40 jersey during emotional ceremony: ‘This is a dream come true’ https://t.co/dbKTFKLSPt
HIGH HONOR: Udonis Haslem, who spent his entire 20-year career with the #MiamiHeat, watched his now-retired No. 40 jersey raised to the rafters at the Kaseya Center, the culmination of a career that saw him go from undrafted to virtually unmatched. https://t.co/1AxUW4LbKk
Miami Heat retire Udonis Haslem's No. 40 jersey https://t.co/URk1JAw56Y
“I might not get in (the Hall of Fame), but in my heart, in my soul, I’m just as loved and just as appreciated in this organization.” An emotional night in Miami as the Heat retire Udonis Haslem’s No. 40. https://t.co/0Mm5606bvR
Photo gallery: Udonis Haslem Jersey Retirement Ceremony | Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 https://t.co/oOEpJEy0PT
Heat retire Udonis Haslem's No. 40 jersey. He's the 6th Miami player to receive the honor https://t.co/LhHBLJjNly