The popular NBA star has an estimated net worth of $20 million. Haslem earns an annual salary of $2.5 million and has made over $60 million from his NBA career. He is married to his longtime girlfriend Faith Rein and has three children; Kedonis, Josiah, and Elijah.
Udonis Johneal Haslem was born on June 9, 1980, in Miami, Florida to parents Johnnie Haslem and Debra Haslem. Udonis was raised mainly by his stepmother Barbara. He also has a younger sister named Sheana.
Haslem attended Wolfson High School and Miami Senior High School. His star sign is Gemini.
In 1998, Haslem accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. From 1998-2002, he played for the Florida Gators basketball team, while majoring in leisure service management.
The former All-American champion has an estimated net worth of $20 million. His entire earnings from Miami Heat is reported to be $60 million. In 2018-19, Haslem will earn a base salary of $2,393,887, while carrying a cap hit of $1,512,601 and a dead cap value of $1,512,601.
In 2007, Haslem bought a home in Southwest Ranches for $3.2 million, which has 9,881 square feet and contains 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, outdoor swimming pool, and a media room. He owns a luxurious Dodge Challenger's SRT-8 model car.
Apart from NBA salary, Haslem also earns from his business ventures. His franchise includes Einstein Bagels, Starbucks and Auntie's Anne Pretzel, which are all in Miami. He also owns a food and beverage company called JFC Miami.
Haslem started playing professional basketball in 2002. After going undrafted in the 2002 NBA draft, he signed with the French team Elan Chalon. In August 2003, Haslem signed with Miami Heat and as a rookie, he earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team Honors.
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During 2004-2005, Haslem appeared in all 80 games where he averaged 10.9 points, a career-high 9.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.
In June 2006, Haslem helped the Heat win their NBA Championship in the NBA finals, with a 4–2 victory against the Dallas Mavericks. He recorded 17 points and 10 rebounds.
On November 10, 2006, Haslem scored a career-high 28 points in a 113–106 win against the New Jersey Nets. In July 2010, Haslem signed a five-year contract worth $20 million to remain with the Heat
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Haslem continued on with the Heat roster that included LeBron James and Chris Bosh teaming up with Dwyane Wade. In the 2011-2012 season, Haslem helped the Heat defeat the Oklahoma City Thunders in five games.
Haslem was awarded a spot as a "Gator Great" at the University of Florida's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2012.
Career Highlights and Awards
Year | Highlights and Awards |
2001 | Third-Team All American |
2002 | Second-Team All American |
2004 | NBA All-Rookie Second Team |
2006;2012;2013 | NBA Champion |
This 38-year-old Player is married to his longtime girlfriend Faith Rein, who he dated 14 years. Rein is a businessperson and also a sports commentator. The couple met in 1999 while attending the University of Florida. Rein herself was a popular star track athlete in college.
Udonis and Faith got married on 24th August 2013 at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
The beautiful couple has three sons; Kedonis, Josiah and Elijah. Apart from Basketball, Haslem also likes to do Community Welfare Programs. He opened a foundation called "Udonis Haslem Children's Organization" who works for the betterment of underprivileged children.
Besides being an NBA star, Haslem is also quite popular in social media. He has more than 476k followers on Instagram and 409k followers on Twitter, respectively.
The former NBA All-rookie star has an impressive height of 6 feet 8 inch (2.03m), and the weight of 107 kg (235 lb). As of 2018, Haslem is 38 years old. He developed the super 15-foot jump shot and was considered a tough rebounder.