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Coming off a 53-29 season in which they claimed the 1st seed in the Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat have the mentality of “championship or bust” entering the 2022-23 season.
While he may not make much of an impact on the court anymore given that he is now 42-years-old, Udonis Haslem has still proven to be one of the leaders of the Heat and has been an extremely valuable mentor for a lot of the young talents that have been part of the Miami Heat organization through the years.
Winning three titles with Miami in 2006, 2012 and 2013, Haslem could become just the ninth player in NBA history to play 20-plus seasons should he return for the 2022-23 season in Miami. Not to mention, he would become just the third player in NBA history to spend 20-plus seasons with the same team, joining Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas Mavericks) and the late, great Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers).
The option to return to the Heat for the 2022-23 season is on the table for Haslem, yet he is still contemplating his future and whether or not he wants to still be a “player” in the NBA.
Being 42-years-old, Udonis Haslem is the oldest player in the NBA by 4 years and he truly is nothing more than a mentor on the bench and in the locker room that leads the team through his past experiences. A decision to return for a 20th season will likely be made ahead of training camp at the end of September, but Haslem is still very unsure about whether he is done or not.