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Erik Spoelstra: Heat will miss Udonis Haslem's 'spirit'

MIAMI -- As the Miami Heat prepare for life without trusted veteran Udonis Haslem, coach Erik Spoelstra reiterated Sunday just how much he is going to miss having the 42-year-old in the locker room next season.

Haslem, who is expected to play during Sunday's regular-season finale against the Orlando Magic, will retire after the season following 20 years with the Heat.

"I'm going to miss his spirit," Spoelstra said prior to Sunday's game. "I'm going to miss his voice. I'm going to miss his intentions. He has incredible, pure, team intentions.