Former Miami Heat big Udonis Haslem has never been afraid to back down from a single soul.
That’s what endeared him to not only so many fans, but teammates, coaches and the organization itself throughout his iconic 20-year career with the Heat.
Over the weekend, Bam Adebayo confronted-and-struck former Heat guard Tyler Herro after the 26-year-old guard was allegedly bashing the three-time All-Star over social media. Adebayo reportedly punched Herro in the face in a Las Vegas hotel gym before the two were separated, going their separate ways.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green chimed in on the latest episode of the Draymond Green Show. The four-time champion opined that Haslem should “keep the same energy” after Haslem criticized Green for punching Jordan Poole back in 2022.
Haslem’s response? Pure gold.
“I see some things just don’t change. lol. You was on sucka sh*t four years ago when you swung on Jordan Poole and you on sucka sh*t now,” Haslem tweeted in a long-winded rant on Sunday.
“If you think your big 32 year old, 3 or 4 rings at the time having ass swinging on a 23 year old Jordan Poole at the time is the same then you are even more delusional that I thought.
“First of all Bam is 28. Tyler is 26. Neither one of them got it all figured out yet. Maybe I was giving you too much credit at the time cause I thought you did so that’s why I commented. 2nd, anyone who knows bam knows he’s strong as baby bear. If he would’ve unloaded on Tyler 100% it’s over. You fired off on that young boy like it was a club punch and you never met him before in your life. 3rd yeah I did go at Jimmy. You damn right. The sh*t you pull in golden state and that shit he pulled in Chicago talking crazy to Hoiberg and disrespecting teammates in practice in Minnesota ain’t gon fly in the 305. So yeah. I checked his ass.
“Call it heat culture or what ever you want but before I let one player disrespect Spo in front of the squad, cut his legs out and disrupt what 15 other guys tryin to get accomplished, I’ll kick his ass. I owe that to ZO and Tim and Glen and the rest of my OGs.”
Mic drop.
Haslem was always respected for his veteran leadership and for protecting his teammates on- and off-the-court. But he also wasn’t afraid to call them out and keep them in line; he’ll check their egos at the front door before they can even think about stepping inside.
That’s exactly what Adebayo did with Herro — and, frankly, nobody can blame him for that.
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Wow! All this emotional drama. These poor guys are living in a dream world competing for generational financial futures. Not buying this silliness. Social media will doom us all.
Yep, totally ridiculous! Well said.
Yeah this is no east coast-west coast rap beef. Two people ended up dead. These guys just end up paid. 😛
Just another reason to love and respect UD!
One thing I think nearly ever Heat fan can agree on – Loving and respecting UD.