Paying veterans who are basically assistant coaches and team leaders is money well invested.

@Chaoskae

Жыл бұрын

He shouldve been an assistant coach or create a position for him.

@Midaz_Mains

Жыл бұрын

UD wasn't even a assistant coach. He was a cheerleader in and out of the locker room.

@grahamjl766

Жыл бұрын

Memphis is finding out the hard way why players like him exist.

@benguyton7933

Жыл бұрын

Facts. This is why phx tried so hard to keep Jae Crowder, and we saw what happened with Ayton without him

@954buggy

Жыл бұрын

@@grahamjl766this is gonna go over their heads 🫡

Call him "Wasted Money" if you want but he is a part of the reason players like Ja don't exist in Miami.

@daundisputedtake7238

Жыл бұрын

Damn enough said.

@kripwit

Жыл бұрын

​​@@trev7881 wasn't that he had a gun. More of him going on live again after they said no to that. He forgot he is supposed to be professional.

@crewcutter2030

Жыл бұрын

@@trev7881 there is more than to Ja holding a gun in video clip.

@luckerooni1153

Жыл бұрын

Where's the waste anyway, more than half these teams pay a guy or even 3 guys 20 million or more dollars and they can't get anyone in the locker room to pay attention to detail and have a high standard as a team better than UD getting paid vet min.

@tomf5823

Жыл бұрын

@@trev7881 he's a complete moron and massive distraction. nobody said he murdered anyone.

Udonis is the absolute epitome of a "pro's pro" - absolutely fantastic. Leadership in companies can learn from this dude.

@tacotom3492

Жыл бұрын

As a Mavs fan I used to hate the heat but truth is ... The organization is a staple of winning even when times are bad. The heat find players even if they can only contribute minimally. Teams that find different degrees of talent always eventually win . It's the leadership

UD took a paycut back in the days, he stayed with us! He's a true Heat player! And a champ! He deserves his pay!

@jasondye9565

Жыл бұрын

And stood up for spo and had to kinda check jimmy. It probably helped, no doubt

Absolutely love this man. Watched his entire pro career as a Heat fan. Very thankful for his contributions. Go Heat!

@shontierelewis7590

Жыл бұрын

👏👏me too

@MetalFacedGamer

Жыл бұрын

Ditto

@No-dw5zc

Жыл бұрын

this guy is a personification of the heat culture. For me he is a heat legend.

@BLACKSTA361

Жыл бұрын

If we win the chip it's thanks to him

Imagine having someone like UD on the Grizzlies 😅 So many new "stars" need a UD in theur face every day.

@TBtheking405216

Жыл бұрын

He woulda beat Ja and Brooks up

@k_zildjian4460

Жыл бұрын

True dat. Ja wouldn't be nearly as stupid as he is now.

@TheMarathon-od4he

Жыл бұрын

​@@trev7881 None was on tape, but I heard a few players on Heat (d wade,rashad lewis) mention about a couple of scraps they saw UD in during practice.

@Mikey12347

Жыл бұрын

@@trev7881 yes fights always happen behind close doors the only reason why we found out about draymond and Jordan poole was because someone was fortunate enough to record it

@javonestephens7856

Жыл бұрын

@@trev7881 you seem to be defending mr morant like your his lawyer or something lol

Hey Dan I am a 70 year old Marine served 69-72 and I grew up as a Celtic Fan until the Heat came into the League and I was born and Raised in Hollywood ,Fla I had tickets the first season of the Heat but now I live in the high Desert in Northern Arizona and still follow them.I am rooting for them still. Go Heat

@LeBatardShow

Жыл бұрын

Love that! Thanks for watching our show too! Go Heat!

@InFinZible

Жыл бұрын

Good man! Home town team always comes first 💪

@MetalFacedGamer

Жыл бұрын

954, 561 & 305. Lets go HE🔥T

@alleniverson6901

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼 for your service sir

@GEMINI_THE_BES89

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service sir

Love that last point from UD about Bam. Been saying this for years. The hardest part for Bam is going to be learning about when to do what when your skill set and responsibility dictate you do everything at all times. That takes time to learn, hell look long it took Jimmy, dude is peaking in his 30s. Not everyone is Dwyane Wade.

@thoeezheeah

Жыл бұрын

Bam needs to go neanderthal war club on these bean town jokers

@Cryptech1010

Жыл бұрын

Lowry kept getting better and didn't peak till he was older as well

@JuanVasquez-pl4tj

Жыл бұрын

When Bam channels his inner UD, when he brings out that dawg in him, is when Bam has monster games. Bam is avery skilled player, but yeah he is still learning. Glad he is in an organization that embraces his skillset. His best is yet to come.

@Ayyshaddy

Жыл бұрын

yea but hes the most paid in heat history so i expected him to be unstoppable but i trust the process tho. heat are very great at developing players

@wayneegli8379

Жыл бұрын

DWade's legend is: an NBA gifted final (Got Gary Payton, Alonzo Mourning, Jason Williams, and a few more their "rings" before they road off into the sunset with a fixed Finals). Being Lebron's wingman.

UD is a f**king legend!!!! #Heatculture

“Wasted money” yet took a paycut to stay with the Heat. He’s just getting what he’s deserved.

@grahamjl766

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, you know Pat said, "I'll take care of you on the back end." Everyone knows Pat takes care of his people, so it wasn't too much of a leap of faith to trust him.

@WDC0

Жыл бұрын

All them Bron, Bosh, wade years, wade and UD used to take pay cuts every year for that team

UD is anything but "wasted money". Some people talking about how every team needs a UD in their locker room. I'm going to take it a step further, and say every organization no matter what they do (medical, financial, entertainment, etc.) needs someone like UD in their squad/team. The man is so motivational! He walks like he talks, he keeps it real, and he doesn't back down from nobody. Only true Heat fans know the intangibles UD brings to the table each and every day.

I'll be honest. That's the type of interview I want to see. Ask the questions that the fans want to know. Ask about the rumors and reports. And UD did a great job being passionate, articulate and clear in his responses. Literally every team needs a UD.

Please never let the term assalytics go away.

@andreidinu7316

Жыл бұрын

Especially now, being one leg in the finals.

Been a Heat fan since '05. Going to miss my boy UD. It's awesome to have Jimmy Buckets get UD to this spot one last time. #HeatNation #UD40

@AntFarmer47

Жыл бұрын

Tatum about to help that old man to the home. Don’t worry, it’ll be quick

@joshsaavedra9488

Жыл бұрын

@@AntFarmer47 this was an appreciation post for UD and you just had to make some dumb comment lol cool dude 👍

@dogepromotions

Жыл бұрын

Boston is a trash city with a trash fan base.

@MetalFacedGamer

Жыл бұрын

​@@joshsaavedra9488 there is always one HE🔥T

@Philinyomom

Жыл бұрын

@@AntFarmer47 I’ll comeback to this when you get humbled

Love this man. Fuck the haters! Heat lifer!

Wow. He is the physical manifestation of Pat Riley's work ethos

Once at a home game in UF I WAS SITTING BY THE COURT DURING WARM UPS AND ONE OF UDONIS SHOTS BOUNCED TO MY LAP I looked up to see this giant man holding out his arms and I got to throw him a chest pass. Since he then joined my dads favorite team he was my favorite heat player! The only heat Jersey I would rep

@LeBatardShow

Жыл бұрын

Great story!

In UD, the heat have an enforcer that can sub in when needed to handle business and not mess up the rotation

Jimmy wanting to fight spo and spos reaction is credit to how competitive and humble we are … that ish was funny to them … fans and media was confused 😂

"I don't listen to assalytics" needs to be added to the sound board

@aarachus

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@placebojesus5652

Жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 love how stupid people identify themselves and take pride in their stupidity lmao

Love UD he reminds me so much of Zo! Pat Riley mad this organization into the best ran in the league and it ain’t even close.

@aarachus

Жыл бұрын

Fact

@Cryptech1010

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad they kept Zo a part of the organization

NBA fans don’t need to understand. We love UD. If your a heat fan you understand. The 15th man doesn’t play either way. Ud value surpasses players who play daily

UD is the the man!!! So glad to have him around still! He's a multi coach, psychologist, competitive friend, a middle man, and ya technically a player! Money well spent! Ya assalytics is officially part of the Heat vocabulary now! ❤ Go HEAT NATION!

That last game of the season where UD balled out contributed to how we're now playing. It was inspiring. Just not for the Atlanta game lol

The casuals who throw dirt on UD don’t understand the NBA. While most teams 15th guy is just a practice pawn with no influence on the roster, Miami’s last guy on the bench just so happens to have the value to hold their best player accountable. He was a great player, is a great vet and will be outstanding in whatever role he takes with the Heat following the playoffs.

@davsmiv8652

Жыл бұрын

He’s the gate keeper

I had no idea about his tenure with the Heat. I respect the hell out of Haslem after this interview. What a Miami Legend

@LeBatardShow

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@paulandersbullecer3152

Жыл бұрын

Along with Wade, he is one of the most important person in Miami Heat and even in Miami as a city.

Gotta love what UD brings to the organization ✊🏾

I love what he said about coming to work everyday or his words fall on deaf ears. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

As a Heat fan, Miami could pay him to sit on the bench on a wheelchair. He's the heart and soul of Heat culture.

Would LOVE to see Coach Spo put Udonis in the game during this series. Would be a huge show of respect and thanks for all he has meant to the Heat family.

Very nice answers from UD, heat-lifer!!!!

I'm sure Grizzlies wish they had a UD to control the locker room

When UD talks the rest listens. My God is so fun to listen to one of the Heat's OGs! Love UD!!! Heat nation🔥🔥 baby!!

NBA teams need more veterans in the locker rooms! Being there on the bench and locker room is needed! The older players were in the locker rooms in the 80s 90s 2000s etc what changed???

@lpfan23

Жыл бұрын

leadership was overlooked for athleticism

@limitlesspursuit

Жыл бұрын

Nothing. They are there. You just don’t know it unless you are in those towns. Look at all the remaining teams rosters. All have 15 plus year vets.

This man spittin! #heatculture

Bro, no one in the Heat organization gives a rats ass about ESPN analytics. 😂

I know UD is right about that. miami heat is not a quitter.

@LeBatardShow

Жыл бұрын

LET'S GOOOO

Thanks for being you UD

Ud a real OG That boy loves this team and that alone creates great culture

Love UD, a class act.

After seeing that interview and him getting into it with Jimmy Butler, he seems to be a prime reason for their success in the playoffs. A player coach who can teach and keep players in line and accountable, especially superstars, definitely worth their pay.

LEAD US OG.

Great convo by Dan Lebatard and U. Haslem.

friggin awesome, all the way around. what a guy

UD in this interview really shining a light on why hes been there so long. Im not talking about the playing in practice and being in shape - he was talking like a coach. Hes a big reason for the culture that Miami has, and has basically been the liason of that culture between the players and the front office. I really hope the Heat retain him and put im on their staff, if thats what he wants to do.

There are way too few "assalytics" comments toward the top here. Where are the jokes? & props to Mike for bringing legitimate questions instead of being an assalytics-kissing fan.

This is a heart of a champion 🏆.Love you from the heat fans forever 🎉🎉❤❤❤

Love that guy what a beast.

The way UD walked off the screen was legendary 😂

Remember when Jimmy was trying to fight Coach Spo and Haslem stepped in to keep Jimmy in line… Where is Miami now? The Eastern Conference Finals. That’s one of the reasons why you need guys like Haslem and why they continue to make nice salaries. It’s money we’ll-spent.

UD-Ultimate Developer

This man is a class act

love this dude so much

UD = The OG Spo = The Double OG Zo = The Triple OG Riley = The Godfather #LetsGoHeat 🔥

This is the best video I’ve ever seen

UD my dawg much love u real mia not many know stay up

Real Heat fans don't believe in tanking-Fact

He don’t play but makes sure who ever on the floor plays hard and represent the heat well salute to you

Great segment

Epic interview

Ppl don’t understand games are won in practice and preparation that’s where the og kick in

Still can’t believe Haslem dropped 24 points in 25min in the last game of the regular season. Still got game.

@raackketeerr4812

Жыл бұрын

No defense 🤣

Y’all better stop disrespecting Udonis Haslem. The Heat would be NOWHERE without his 25 Claps a game 🏆🔥

@stefanvasilev9318

Жыл бұрын

I'm suspecting slaps more than claps, at least in practice... And it works hah 🤷‍♂️

@grahamjl766

Жыл бұрын

Memphis is finding out the hard way what players like him actually do.

Ud is a champ and very experienced. To have a team with as many undrafted players as we do we need a solid veteran who knows coach and what's expected of the players. Ask any Heat player about him and listen to the respect he commands.

Shoutout to UD!!

ya'll made me laugh at 1:02 am.. thank you lol.. some risky questions in that interview

He's amazing.

U Haslem is what HEAT 🔥 Culture is all about!!! Pat Riley,,Spoe,,Quinn and U Haslem are U family for life!!! Lets Go HEAT 🔥 !!!!

He is a good guy!😊😊

Watching this five days after uploading and the answer to the Celtics being afraid is definitely 👍

It's official, UD is the Heats Ambassador

All these at home coaches swear they know something about wat another person should do in a game never played a game of organized ball 🤦🏾 thanks for saying that ud

@deriang09

Жыл бұрын

Mike ryan😂

They talking straight crazy! Haslem did work!

I fricking love UD

11:57 best finish ever to an interview!

Love UD.

UD is😂 truly a legend

Heart & Soul

Yo that was a hard question asking about stealing money, i like that

Pat Riley has everyone on the Miami Heat speaking his speech.

That's why the heat is gonna win it all just watch 👁️👁️

This guy’s value and impact is plain to see at this point lets be honest

Love you UD! Assalitics

Good stuff. Culture.

Man that's my dude. Hope he stays another year

I’d like to see Udonis play in the Playoff Finals

Realtalk ud

i love UD

His answer to the analytics question is all time 😂

Haslem is the Miami Heat mascot 💯💪🏿

True Vet.

I'm not just saying this but.... There will be a huge void to fill when this man retires. Anyone who has a family where a grandparent is the backbone of the family and passes away will understand. That grandparent is not bringing in money or raising kids on a full-time basis, but is an essential part of the functioning of that family. And often when that grandparent passes away, the family is in disarray and things can go one of two ways. Either they don't recover or someone else can step up to the plate. I'm interested to see what will be the case for the heat next season, but I'm enjoying UD on this team while he's still there!

to add to the bam question I feel when you're the top defender on your team I would imagine your legs are not there as much as when you take defensive possessions off

UD! 305 stand up!

UD IS BOSS Don't be surprised if the sixers offer UD the head coaching job

And if another team decides they're willing to take it to the streets, the players know UD is sitting on the bench and one UD is enough to instill confidence to a whole team in a twelve man fight.

He will be next COACH of Miami, when time comes, Tell the haters that.

And Clint Capela was the nba rebounding leader in 2021

We love you, UD!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

That's what's most of the NBA teams needs