The former captain stepped up for the team! The Miami Heat is currently reeling from a tough time. After its five-game losing streak, there was growing frustration among the fans, along with criticism and expectations to address the issues and elevate the team. The tension has grown further with its losing streak being extended to six with a loss to the Boston Celtics. However, fans might find some hope in knowing that a former champ from the team is backing them up.
The IG page of the Miami Heat just dropped some interesting and exciting snaps and snippets from their gym. Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, and Bam Adebayo were seen spending some time with Goran Dragic and Heat legend Udonis Haslem at the gym. The 3x NBA champ was the oldest player who spent around two decades with the Heat.
While the Slovenian legend was seen talking to Herro and Adebayo, the second and fourth slides show Haslem teaching some moves to Ware. With the Heat’s back-to-back disappointing losses, the three players might gain some wisdom from the legends to flip the situation.
After a 15-point loss at home to the LA Clippers, 119-104, the Miami Heat faced the Boston Celtics. Despite expectations to do better, they couldn’t win the matchup. The Heat was looking good in the second quarter, tying the game and then finally leading by five points in the third quarter. However, the Boston Celtics quickly forged ahead to take a 78-77 lead.
Andrew Wiggins was praised by the fans for putting up an incredible performance in the last few games. He had 23 points, while Herro contributed 19 points, but this didn’t seem to help the Heat overpower the Celtics. The Miami Heat’s starting lineup was also changed. Instead of Kel’el Ware and Davion Mitchell, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Duncan Robinson started the game.
However, that too didn’t seem to help as they were handed a loss (103-91). Maybe Dragic and Haslem will be able to help the players.
Why is Udonis Haslem helping the Miami Heat?
He has been a part of the franchise for a long time. As a veteran player, he has always guided the young players. After his retirement, it was only fitting that he took up another role for the franchise. And he has an official title for it. He is named the Vice President of Basketball Development for the Miami Heat (valued at $5.1 billion as per CNBC).
“UD is always around. He is lifting weights right now. He’s doing dead lifts as we talk. He jumped in a few pre-practice drills. He’s the best mentor in the league. He has been for the last decade plus. He feels most at home mentoring when he is on the wood with these guys. It’s always great to have him on the mix,” Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra.
Just as we can see in the IG post, the basketball legend puts on his usual sneakers to get on the court and coach the young players. Despite previously admitting that the Eastern Conference is quite competitive, he has immense faith in the Spoelstra. He has also always praised and encouraged Herro and Adebayo. With Haslem gearing up for the players, the situation is indeed serious. However, time will tell if the Heat can turn the story in their next matchup and rise in the ranks.
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