The Miami Heat retire Udonis Haslem's jersey 🫶 | NBA on ESPN

Watch as Eric Reid and Pat Riley give speeches as the Miami Heat retire Udonis Haslem's jersey number, No. 40, after he spent 20 seasons with the team.
(via @BallyHeat/X)
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[@kl2389]

To those who said Haslem don't deserved it well he's been there forever and not just basketball but the contributions the Miami Heat community as well.

[@carlocalingasan998]

He’s a scrub

[@chalupakingsama]

@@carlocalingasan998 leading rebounder for the heat scrubs can’t do that scrubs and you probably really garbage in real life

[@AD-vg6nj]

Should retire Lebrons as well, he was more important in them getting rings

[@kl2389]

@@AD-vg6nj after he retires.

[@kenalvincorrea2738]

Because carmelo is just a player that jumped from one team to another, did not really have an impact. Does he have a charity for any of those teams? UD has, in Miami also a 3 time champion

[@AG-vt6eq]

If Jordan had his number retired by the Heat for playing 0 games, this guy hands down deserves it for being with them for 20 years. Congrats UD!!!

[@maadhavmalik7636]

who Jordan? Micheal Jordan?!?

[@Yin2K]

@@maadhavmalik7636yeah Heat retired MJs number for whatever reason

[@melijahcopeland4101]

It was a retirement gift

[@jrexx2841]

​@@Yin2Knot to talk about Bill Russel's number being retired by number of teams

[@taahasiddiqui1071]

@@maadhavmalik7636 you dumb as hell boy get smart

[@lilanthony21O_]

This was such an amazing ceremony and an amazing tribute to UD's mom, dad, and his stepmother

[@evilminions00]

Definitely a HOF

[@brob6448]

That part was ROUGH 😢😢

[@kingvonfrom63rd000]

@@evilminions00nawhh u trippin

[@Frank-mt2hf]

@@evilminions00what? 😂😂😂😂 tfoh

[@cyberbron2077]

Why are you wearing a fake goatee lol

[@reptilian5651]

if youre from Miami you know what this man means to the city. UD Forever!

[@Psycho_Like_Micho]

He was 🗑️ 4ppg avg fo his career 😭

[@dwyanewade8645]

@@Psycho_Like_Micho You're a scrub my dude. You'll never be this successful. Sucka

[@kane_baudelaire2111]

@@Psycho_Like_Michohe managed the team later in his career and was a good defender in the 2000s and early 2010s

[@Psycho_Like_Micho]

@@kane_baudelaire2111 bro I'm sure he was a team player and all BUT retiring his jersey is wild

[@AlexG-tp2ik]

He's the all time leading rebounder in the history of the franchise and was a big part of all 3 championships. The criteria for getting your jersey retired is not the same as making the hall of fame, dude. You don't need to be a superstar. Just a big part of the teams story. Dude was the team captain for 16 years. That alone is enough to retire his jersey.

[@dpmuddasucka4495]

Now this is the best jersey retirement I've seen 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🐐 Long Live UD!

[@Frank-hb5vv]

I'm not from Miami but I know this guy is well loved in Miami because of his contributions to the community. Congratulations UD.

[@peteyp007]

The Miami Heat franchise is amazing.

[@_Michael.Knight]

Class organization that takes care of its players ✊🏾 Respect to the OG UD!

[@ghost6298]

I’m a Knicks fan and even this got me emotional the heats franchise is dope for this and remember his parents who supported him

[@pg13pacernation30]

All jokes aside he’s been a great leader to them while being on the bench Great mentor for the young players

[@focuz4899]

The brother won 3 chips and remained loyal. Now his jersey is dripping from the rafters 👏🏿.

[@XChronicHash]

lol remained loyal, not like any other team wanted him

[@focuz4899]

@@XChronicHash His jersey is in the rafters because the right team wanted him. And he's a three time champion. A lot of all time great players don't have one chip. If no one else wanted him it worked out well for him.

[@MakeWorldGreatAgain2024]

People just hate because Miami actually cares and takes care of their players unlike other organizations 😂 it's not the Miami Heat score the other organizations don't retire their x great players 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jmorales6539]

​@@XChronicHashDallas wanted him but he chose to stay with Miami. Quit being a bot.

[@kingvonfrom63rd000]

He only stayed loyal cuz he got free rings tf

[@windelldubison9491]

He ,💯 deserves that. Good team captain for sure. Some people can't understand the importance of individuals who may not be a great player but has that motivating factor that helps their team mates. Every team needs a player with that attitude, it's not just about physical talent, the NBA has an abundance of that. NUFF RESPECT to a great team player 😎

[@daddy3365]

bro been in miami longer than some members of the front office🤣well deserved

[@ChillHawaiian3]

Respect to UD and all fellow heat fans! Mahalo, Hawaii loves UD!

[@liftinglovereacts]

Such an OG! UD that’s very well deserved! 🙏🔥

[@user-on4bm6sr5c]

Congratulations UD, we never met in person because I went to the pen and served 30 yrs but I knew your grandfather and took care of him until he passed away R.I.P. but You are Someone We are proud of 305-4- Life. 💯

[@ChillBsmooth]

This was absolutely wonderful. Congrats UD, awesome job Heat Nation

[@rfrehansh3632]

This made me tear up for UD 😭

[@beervlog99]

Best bodyguard Coach Erik ever had

[@Mitch_Feral]

Bout time! I've been a Celtics fan my whole life, and I couldnt stand Haslem - decades of him grinding and banging and getting in the way. No one has ever worn that jersey better. Much respect to Udonis, and congratulations on a well deserved honor.

[@shamarcapers3409]

Congratulations to the OG well deserved not always about numbers sometimes loyalty and heart out weighs all that

[@kentymashmilo758]

Not the greatest player for the heat but definitley the most loyal and best leader

[@gabrielsantiago6656]

The disrespect to D Wade…

[@victordelacruz4449]

So were gonna act like dwade was a ghost lol

[@faridpino507]

what did he say that was wrong? Haslem played more years for the heat than dwade and took a back seat as a mentor and leader for the young guys

[@DrPhill96]

@@faridpino507- Years? How about games!! UD had more DNPs than the last man on the bench. And he did not willingly take a back seat, he could NOT play!

[@Mdolphinsfan]

@@DrPhill96he’s right you’re wrong accept it

[@RockyTucsonPaik]

Well deserved UD! Every team needs a leader like UD!

[@zazasnruntz7505]

Never leaded the team he been off the court for almost a decade

[@noahh__03]

​@@zazasnruntz7505dropped 20 his last game

[@RM---]

OH, YOU WERE IN THE LOCKER ROOM?@@zazasnruntz7505

[@Nbafanla03]

I should get my jersey retired too! I did as much as he did

[@dez4734]

@@Nbafanla03Oh so you also played in the NBA and were the team leader of a championship team for 16 years?! Nice bro!!

[@plbeckman]

A ton of legends here. Well deserved for Ud. Done alot for Miami. Those jerseys are very nice.

[@DNice..]

well done pat that speech was amazing

[@brucelau2023]

this guy hands down deserves it for being with them for 20 years. Congrats UD!!! well deserved

[@deni8814]

Did they not pay him?

[@andresg4798]

Anyone saying UD doesn’t deserve this truly doesn’t understand the Heat and how much he means to the city of Miami.

[@mozdaboz]

Or they don't understand how teams retire jersey numbers... It's not all about the stats lmao

[@Club420]

Loyalty matters

[@brauliomontano4180]

Damm Heat really did it man good job showing your love to UDonis

[@007TheLife]

Not even a Heat fan, but even I know Haslem deserves this honor. He helped establish Heat Culture and he was part of all of their championship teams. Plus, he put in a lot of work in the community. He's many things. But in Miami, he's a legend.

[@gz1.]

Facts. Im a Grizzlies fan and he fs deserved this. Casuals would disagree

[@nathanpartin7197]

20 years 3 championships leading rebounder for the organization yeah definitely​@@gz1.

[@CnormTV]

Class act by the heat congrats UD well deserved. This is how you treat your players

[@nolanlee5517]

UD is the man of Miami and the tribute showing love and respect to his parents was so kind.

[@rezhenderson1490]

Ima Knicks fan and UD was the ♥️ strength And leader on that team for years pest on D# and double double guy. If a lot of teams around this league had a player like him many players would understand what it takes to win at a high level.. UD a str8 Dog

[@nelsonposey1711]

Didn’t even know I’d cry like this for ud was emotional for wade and he was my favorite player all time and UD’s jersey retirement tugged on my heart more

[@jeremyramirez2854]

I've always been a Heat Nation since I was a kid. I am going to miss Udonis Haslem playing with the Miami Heat, UD legacy will live forever!

[@3rdeye931]

Are they gonna retire his bench seat too or is that a separate ceremony?

[@yungcbeatz160]

Mr. 305 ! He is a LEGEND. This soundtrack fit perfectly and remind me back when MIAMI was at the Top in both domaine (Basketball /Music) . 🔥👏🏾😎

[@checkabagchad961]

Legend has it he's still on the bench taking up space collecting checks

[@ebk304]

That’s amazing! I am just getting into Basketball 🏀 and seeing this and how good he was is incredible. The love the organization showed him changed my perspective on the league. Love the NBA & the game of basketball 🏀 👏🏻🫡

[@boombro4705]

Wow, what a ceremony ❤

[@clinishim]

Class act!!! Well deserved UD by an organization that takes care of its players!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ok-pops9769]

The Heat really went all out for the OG. That shows you what this man means to the city of Miami 🏖️🔥🏀💗

[@biggpdabeast]

Hes from florida won championships in high school won at the university of florida then won every ring with miami that they have and is the franchises all time leader in rebounds He DESERVES THIS 💯💯

[@TheNamronTV]

UD is such a sweet guy, say hello if you ever see him. He’s getting this award because people really like the guy.

[@LonewolfEnt96]

Love the song when they hanging the jersey, somebody please lmk name of the song???

[@Johnsaechao1]

Haslem played forever.. he played through all the generations .. he is old and wise..

[@johnmorales6281]

It's pretty wild in this common section the amount of hate that UD is getting talking about 20 yrs of riding the bench like this man wasnt putting in actual minutes. -You dont become the leader rebounder of a team by riding the bench -The man was important in those Big 3 years as the heart of the team...Tyler Hansbrough knows -Midrange Clutch performer He also provided important contribution for the Miami community that he was born and raised in.

[@Teachingcasuals]

Ty for this

[@Somethingsomethingmorbid]

So classy man. Without Appreciation for the heart and soul what would this sport be? Respect.

[@TheGamer2323]

This was a beautiful tribute to UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDONIS................ HASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSLEM! ❤❤❤

[@mr.joshua6818]

Every great team has had those unsung and sometimes underappreciated players. UD was awesome!

[@jaypippen7213]

This was beautiful to watch they sent him out right 💯🤙🐐💪40

[@donprinceprince1348]

Congratulations 🎉UD THANK YOU FOR PLAYING YOUR HEART OUT EVER GAME GIVING US 20 YEARS OF IT KEEPING YOUR LOYALTY TO MIAMI AND BRINGING 3 CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS TO MIAMI YOU WELL BE FOR EVER REMEMBERED. AND RIP TO YOUR PARENTS THEY WOULD OF BEEN HAPPY TO SEE THIS MOMENT.

[@Juan_nicolas4]

Well deserved. Every team needs a player like OG. Congrats UD🎉 Miami forever ♾️👏🏽💪🏽

[@theodoredallas7332]

Nothing but respect

[@prof.m3082]

Well merited and loyal hard working team player 👏.

[@user-xs8lw6hn8f]

Salute brotha !!! 20 years doing something I wanted to do since I was a pup ,, no matter his stats he still was a role model and was a pretty good one all those years no trouble so yeah man congrats you deserve it.... HOOPER TALK !!!! 🏀 IS LIFE !!!

[@BestSession]

Que gran reconocimiento 🏆 A una gran trayectoria. Una ceremonia llena de sentimientos. Excelente jugador

[@jorgemunoz2065]

What a beautiful ceremony

[@avrielfernandez]

You can tell when an organization cares by how detailed the ceremony is ghe seat part was amazing to me man

[@wrongtiming8837]

And he's 100 yrs old.😱

[@adingdingdiiing6740]

After this, he was back on the Heat Bench, ready to play.

[@Rob954ever]

I'm native of ( and live in) South Florida. I've been a Heat fan since day one in 1988. UD is going to be on the Mount Rushmore of Heat Players. 🙌🏻🔥🏀🔥

[@str8flyness23]

I love how happy D Wade is for him!!!

[@0103zodiac]

When Lebron had gone, he was there. When Wade had gone, he was there. When Jimmy had come, he was there. UD deserves this all.

[@christiandickman1722]

CHRIS BOSH

[@boombenjamin92]

When Shaq came, Payton, White Chocolate etc and Bosh and Ray and Rashard Lewis etc he was there.

[@hipking23]

Well deserved. Talk about loyalty

[@marcusbell-dixon4733]

Next he's going to the hall of fame

[@jamesmuhoozi5812]

What a tribute! What a moment! Congs UD 🎉

[@kennythompson9646]

I JUST LOVE HOW THEY HONOR THIS DUDE. TEAMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY NEED TO FOLLOW SUIT

[@Zay998]

Amazing 🎉

[@kuyajurei-gaming7352]

I love to have a Friend like D.Wade. Very supportive. ❤

[@vjoojv]

Finally that roster spot is open!

[@Urbohat]

Well deserved. Congratulations UD!

[@TrevTT]

Wow! The Heat sure are a classy organization who not only know how to honor their greats in an outstanding way but, also honor their families. Class acts!!🎉

[@ramsesdavis3569]

Congratulations well deserved 👍🏾⭐️

[@brendajohnson5064]

Congrats to you ❤

[@miastewartfitness]

Well deserved! Beautiful family

[@pjheat026]

Congrats on udonis getting his jersey retirement 🔥🔥🔥

[@FarajiCouncil]

He wasn't a top scorer or anything like the regular jerseys you retire but true heat fans know what the impact of UD is

[@rockaavazquez6600]

Pray 🙏 Congrats OG

[@dbrav727]

That Udonis U did it hits every time

[@somebody9785]

Dont forget it took LESS money to stay with Miami during big 3 era after postings good season prior. Final game of 2006 nba finals 8-13 shooting 17 points 10 rebounds. Best plus/minus of the team.

[@SparklingHarmony]

Probably the only player to get his number retired as a role player

[@sabolou34]

No one deserves their jersey in the rafters more than UD!! Thank you for giving us everything you had bro! Congrats

[@user-bd2ns8lv1v]

Haslem deserve it,pure loyalty to his team,unlike other player who plays for self benefit not for the club.

[@andrephillips7764]

I guess we are awarding based on longevity

[@BeardedRealm]

Lets goooooo heat nation. Congrats OG

[@duffman1876]

Well deserved! We see ya OG!😤🍻🍺

[@gustavokrieger4853]

THE OG

[@DNice..]

well done for UD proud of him a true legend

[@BillCaddell]

The HEAT are an absolutely first class organization. This is how you build culture long term and treat your legends.

[@Michael-vn2jj]

UD is a great role model. Work hard, do your job, be dependable and loyal and great things can happen So many extreme talents that will never get a jersey retired and then this guy gets such a personal jersey returement ceremony. Congrats UD

[@abdulfarah4839]

Well deserved a Miami heat legend 👏.

[@Roadrunner0077]

Trick Daddy playing in the background ...aye salute to miami

[@taronneal7645]

Shout out to UD! Much respect!

[@mattoichoe4187]

The Miami Big Three doesn’t happen without UD, he told Lebron and ‘em to all sign they contracts then he will sign with whatever money is left, and at that time he was still a starter caliber player they needed…if he went into business for himself there wouldn’t be no big 3 in Miami. He deserves it. 👏

[@Seiferdius]

Miami Legend! Anyone know the song at the end?

[@omalleyjefferson3513]

U.D did it his way, congrats, much deserved 👏👏👏

[@JC-zk7rt]

20 years on one team 🤯 Loyalty Matters, Respect OG. Hometown Hero.

[@akosinono1417]

Congrats UD well Deserved 👏😊

[@dippydog21]

This young man WILL show some respect for the great Bill Russell...that I can guarantee