“Ni**a thinks he LeBron lmao”, “Damn I thought he was a lock for the Knicks” - Fans post rib-tickling reactions to Udonis Haslem announcing his return to Miami Heat for 20th season
Miami Heat veteran forward Udonis Haslem recently announced his decision to return for his 20th NBA season.
Haslem hasn't been much of a contributor over the last seven seasons. He has played just 95 games and averaged roughly seven minutes per contest during that stretch.
However, Haslem has been an important presence in the Heat locker room. The 42-year-old has resonated with the 'Heat culture,' having spent his entire career with the franchise where he won three NBA championships.
Haslem has also been a mentor to several young players, helping them become better leaders and instilling a winning culture in the team.
On the flipside, the Miami Heat will have to give up a roster spot for another year.
It was believed that Haslem might finally call time on his career due to the Heat's lack of success over the last eight years. But that's not the case and he is set to be part of the dressing room for another campaign.
Fans took to Twitter to express their opinion on Haslem's return.
Not trying to give up those free court side seats twitter.com/shamscharania/… https://t.co/Zz2ELZhlVf
damn I thought he was a lock for the knicks twitter.com/ShamsCharania/…
Man, where can I find a job that pays me millions to fucking do absolutely NOTHING?! 🤬 twitter.com/shamscharania/… https://t.co/3OjNuAQeBR
@ShamsCharania https://t.co/j3pwPMiljn
@ShamsCharania bro made a whole announcement just to be a cheerleader 😭
@JoeSchoenMVP @ShamsCharania when he shows up to training camp https://t.co/BP0ALty9QV
@ShamsCharania https://t.co/gdPwZAdTMw
@ShamsCharania https://t.co/Sz4gPg2Y2q
@Ic3yHurts @ShamsCharania Nigga thinks he Lebron LMAOO
@ShamsCharania one less young hooper who gets to accomplish their dreams let’s gooooooooooo
@ShamsCharania https://t.co/KR4d6ROVCS
@ShamsCharania Jimmy Butler seeing this rn https://t.co/SldJRVz0qb
@ShamsCharania https://t.co/VUA8SakEs3
@ShamsCharania Pat Riley making moves. 😍🔥 https://t.co/So7RW4KsHd
@ShamsCharania Lebron will retire before Udonis 😂
@ShamsCharania Jimmy Butler after Udonis Haslem takes up a roster spot for yet another season: https://t.co/WzxiSclBBh
@ShamsCharania UD returning for his 20th season like https://t.co/kKutF3CyyL
Miami Heat yet to make a marquee signing this offseason
The Miami Heat have had a quiet offseason thus far. The four-time NBA champions haven't made any significant additions and have also lost P.J. Tucker in free agency. Tucker notably signed with direct rivals, the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Heat have been linked to big-name players like Kevin Durant, Donovan Mitchell, John Collins, Collins Sexton and LaMarcus Aldridge. Adding either Durant or Mitchell would instantly make them contenders. However, the lack of assets at their disposal has prevented them from getting a deal done.
Consequently, the Heat may have to turn to comparatively cheaper options in Sexton, Collins and Aldridge. They were one shot away from making the NBA Finals last season, but may struggle to repeat that if they don't bolster their team.