History of Udonis Haslem in Timeline

Udonis Haslem is a former professional basketball player, now an executive with the Miami Heat. He played his entire 20-year NBA career with the Heat, becoming a franchise icon. Before the NBA, Haslem played college basketball for the Florida Gators. He started his professional career in France. Returning to Miami in 2003, Haslem became the Heat's longest-tenured player and won three NBA championships (2006, 2012, 2013). Haslem is one of only three players in NBA history to play at least 20 years with a single team.

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1972: Father plays college basketball

In 1972, Udonis Haslem's father, John, began playing college basketball for the Stetson Hatters.

1974: Father concludes college basketball career

In 1974, Udonis Haslem's father, John, concluded playing college basketball for the Stetson Hatters.

June 9, 1980: Udonis Haslem Born

On June 9, 1980, Udonis Johneal Haslem was born. He later became a professional basketball executive and former player, spending his entire 20-year playing career with the Miami Heat in the NBA.

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1997: State Title at Miami High

In 1997, Udonis Haslem helped lead Miami High to a state title.

1998: Stripped of 1998 Title

In 1998, Miami High was stripped of its state title and ordered to forfeit its entire schedule due to residency violations involving Udonis Haslem and other players.

1998: Second State Title at Miami High

In 1998, Udonis Haslem helped lead Miami High to a second consecutive state title.

1998: Joins Florida Gators

In 1998, Udonis Haslem joined the University of Florida, playing basketball for the Gators under coach Billy Donovan.

1999: Meets Future Wife

In 1999, Udonis Haslem met his future wife, Faith Rein-Haslem, while attending the University of Florida.

1999: All-SEC Third Team

In 1999, Udonis Haslem was named to the coaches' All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) third team.

2000: All-SEC Third Team Again

In 2000, Udonis Haslem was again named to the coaches' All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) third team.

2001: All-SEC First Team

In 2001, Udonis Haslem was named to the coaches' All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) first team.

2002: All-SEC First Team Again

In 2002, Udonis Haslem was again named to the coaches' All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) first team.

2002: Goes Undrafted in NBA Draft

In 2002, Udonis Haslem went undrafted in the NBA draft due to his size. He was later released by the Atlanta Hawks before the season started.

August 6, 2003: Signs with Miami Heat

On August 6, 2003, Udonis Haslem signed with his hometown team, the Miami Heat.

2003: Joins Miami Heat

In 2003, Udonis Haslem signed with his hometown team, the Miami Heat. He would later retire as the longest-tenured player in franchise history after 20 years.

2004: Sophomore Year

In 2004, Udonis Haslem started in all 80 games he appeared in. He also appeared in the Rookie Challenge for the second straight year, this time for the sophomore team.

August 2005: Re-signs with the Heat

In August 2005, Udonis Haslem re-signed with the Miami Heat.

June 2006: Wins First NBA Championship

In June 2006, Udonis Haslem helped the Miami Heat win their first NBA Championship, recording 17 points and 10 rebounds in the title-clinching Game 6.

November 10, 2006: Career High Scoring Game

On November 10, 2006, Udonis Haslem scored a career-high 28 points in a 113–106 victory over the New Jersey Nets.

2006: First NBA Championship

In 2006, Udonis Haslem won his first NBA Championship with the Miami Heat.

2007: Team Captain

Since the 2007-08 season, Haslem was the team captain for the Heat.

January 29, 2008: Sprains Ankle

On January 29, 2008, Udonis Haslem sprained his ankle during a game against the Boston Celtics.

2009: Highest Scoring Output

On April 9, 2023, Udonis Haslem scored his highest-scoring output since 2009.

July 2010: Signs Five-Year Deal with Heat

In July 2010, Udonis Haslem signed a five-year deal to remain with the Miami Heat, taking a pay cut to stay with the team.

November 2010: Foot Injury

In November 2010, Udonis Haslem sustained a torn ligament in his foot, sidelining him for the rest of the regular season.

May 2011: Returns to Action

In May 2011, Udonis Haslem returned to action during the playoffs after recovering from a foot injury.

November 2012: Franchise Leader in Rebounds

In November 2012, Udonis Haslem passed Alonzo Mourning to become the Miami Heat's franchise leader in total rebounds with 4,808.

2012: Wins Second NBA Championship

In 2012, Udonis Haslem helped the Heat return to the NBA Finals, where they defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, winning his second championship.

2012: Inducted into UF Athletic Hall of Fame

In 2012, Udonis Haslem was inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a "Gator Great".

June 2013: Wins Third NBA Championship

In June 2013, Udonis Haslem won his third NBA championship after the Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.

2013: Played with a Torn Meniscus

In 2013, After the NBA Finals, Haslem revealed that he had played through much of the second half of the 2012–13 season with a torn right meniscus.

2013: Third NBA Championship

In 2013, Udonis Haslem won his third NBA Championship with the Miami Heat.

July 2014: Re-signs with Heat as Player-Coach

In July 2014, Udonis Haslem re-signed with the Heat, transitioning into a player-coach role, mentoring younger players and assisting in their coaching.

2014: Diminished Playing Time

In 2014, Udonis Haslem experienced diminished playing time and opted out of the final year of his contract after the Heat lost to the Spurs in the NBA Finals.

2016: Re-signs with the Heat

In 2016, Udonis Haslem re-signed with the Miami Heat.

2017: Re-signs with the Heat

In 2017, Udonis Haslem re-signed with the Miami Heat.

2018: Re-signs with the Heat

In 2018, Udonis Haslem re-signed with the Miami Heat.

January 2019: Possible Retirement

In January 2019, Udonis Haslem indicated that the 2018–19 season would be his last.

August 6, 2019: Re-signs with the Heat

On August 6, 2019, Udonis Haslem re-signed with the Miami Heat on a one-year contract.

November 28, 2020: Re-signs with the Heat

On November 28, 2020, Udonis Haslem re-signed with the Miami Heat.

2020: Oldest Active Player

In 2020, Udonis Haslem became the oldest active player in the NBA after Vince Carter's retirement.

May 13, 2021: Ejected from Game

On May 13, 2021, Udonis Haslem played in one game and was ejected for a scuffle with Dwight Howard, becoming the oldest player in 20 years to be ejected.

August 15, 2021: Re-signs with the Heat

On August 15, 2021, Udonis Haslem re-signed with the Miami Heat.

February 2022: Securities Act Extended to Social Media

In February 2022, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Securities Act of 1933 extends to targeted solicitation using social media, impacting the lawsuit against Haslem for promoting FTX.

August 23, 2022: Announces Retirement

On August 23, 2022, Udonis Haslem announced his intention to retire after the 2022-23 season, re-signing with the Heat for another year.

November 2022: FTX Files for Bankruptcy

In November 2022, FTX, for which Udonis Haslem was a paid spokesperson, filed for bankruptcy, leading to a class-action lawsuit against Haslem and other celebrity endorsers for promoting unregistered securities.