Veteran forward Udonis Haslem had a pivotal decision to make this summer after the end of the season for the Miami Heat. Should he return and play one more season, largely in a bench role and mentoring younger players, or should he retire and possibly come back as a coach in place of the departed Juwan Howard?
Haslem decided to come back and play one more year, but team president Pay Riley did give him the option.
According to the AP’s Tim Reynolds:
Pat Riley says he offered Udonis Haslem an opportunity to coach this summer.