Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem Served As The Perfect Mentor For Bam Adebayo

With everyone telling their favorite Udonis Haslem story for his farewell game, center Bam Adebayo had perhaps the best one.

Haslem immediately took Adebayo under his wing during his rookie year. In 2017, Adebayo took exception to coach Erik Spoelstra not playing him his first season.

Adebayo said it got to the point he wanted to fight Spoelstra, but Haslem always made sure to calm the young fella. Adebayo relayed the story after Haslem's final regular season game Sunday against the Orlando Magic.

Haslem finished with 24 points, including three 3-pointers. It was a fitting end to one of the most decorated players in franchise story. Haslem ended his career as the franchise's leader in rebounds and also won three NBA titles.

Some have considered him on the Mount Rushmore of Miami Heat players, joining close friend and former teammate Dwyane Wade.

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