The 2023 NFL season commenced barely two weeks ago and there have already been some memorable moments. For Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem, it is giving him an opportunity to support another one of his hometown teams. Pushing the celebration of a Super Bowl champion into the limelight, Haslem took to social media to share a clip with his 647,000 followers. The 43-year-old undertook this action a week after returning to the world of sports for a single day.
The Miami Dolphins recently faced off against the New England Patriots at the Gillette Stadium. The Dolphins were looking to get back-to-back wins, while the Patriots wanted to ensure that they got off the mark for the new season.
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After a game that kept every viewer on the edge of their seats, the $4.6 billion worth Dolphins emerged victorious with a score of 24-17. The Patriots’ loss marked the first time since 2001 that the team started a season with two straight losses. However, what caught the eye of Haslem wasn’t the victory per se.
A few hours ago, the official Instagram handle of ESPN and Sportscenter uploaded a video featuring the Dolphins players recreating an iconic moment after a TD. Special emphasis was placed on 29-year-old wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who managed to do an eye-catching back flip as his teammates egged him on.
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The caption read, ?Tyreek Hill really hit the ?Stomp the Yard? celly?. This caption was in reference to Hill performing the on-field move that was made famous in the 2007 movie, ‘Stomp The Yard‘.
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The reel caught the attention of Haslem and he shared it on his Instagram stories. The 3x NBA champion is a true “Miamian”. Therefore, it wouldn?t allow him to go on for another minute without sharing the above video. UD shared the memorable moment with his followers barely a few days after he decided to come out of retirement for another Miami team.
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UD returned to the world of sports for one day
MLB’s Miami Marlins faced off against the Los Angeles Dodgers a couple of weeks ago. The game had been given the title of ?UD Night? and Udonis Haslem was featured as an in-game host during the same. The former NBA forward returned to the world of sports after he was drafted by the Marlins for a 1-day contract.
?I?m very excited to sign my one-day contract with the Marlins. As a home-town kid from the 305, this is truly, truly a dream come true,? Haslem was heard saying prior to the game.
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Haslem devoted over 20 years of his life to the Miami Heat. The MLB game was a way to honor his contribution to Florida for so many years. The game helped make him and the viewers dive into a night filled with nostalgia and other memorable moments.