43YO Heat Legend Contemplates Post Retirement Life With Charles Barkley and Shaquille O?Neal-Like Flex: ?Figured I Would Get My Feet Wet?

It has been a format so far to hire retired players into the broadcast realm to increase the viewership rates of shows. Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley are the ones to top the list and ever since they paved the way, many other post-game shows are looking for the right retired star. Well, a Miami Heat legend has announced his arrival to the television world by flexing the offers he has received so far. ESPN has added a set of new hosts and has made a lot of changes for the upcoming season. Looks like other television channels are looking to do the same.?

The 43-year-old Miami Heat legend is yet to make a choice but he spoke about this new journey ahead.?

3-time Heat champion all set to join Charles Barkley?

During the Heat’s incredible playoff run, this legend played his final season. The man who has won been on every title-winning Miami team was looking to add ring number 4. Instead, he set a different record. Udonis Haslem is the oldest player to ever participate in an NBA Finals game, breaking the record set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Barely a few months removed from this feat,?Haslem has already teased the next chapter of his career.

Hosting a basketball show and keeping the viewers engaged is not everyone’s cup of tea. Shaq and Barkley have been the best at it. Now, this could be a good chance for Haslem to recreate something similar.

It’s safe to say UD does not have a very funny side like the above ‘Inside the NBA’ duo. However, his knowledge of the game is nothing less when compared with them. And this is exactly what Haslem believes to be his strength.?

In an interview, the 43-year-old shared,?“It?s something I have the personality for, I have the knowledge to do… So I figured I would get my feet wet and learn the ropes and get into it.”?

Read more: ?Best Four Years of My Life?: Heat Legend Udonis Haslem Reflects on His Time With the Florida Gators

Along with this came a subtle flex from the Heat legend on the several offers he received. Let’s take a look at it.?

Udonis Haslem is flooded with “options”

Udonis revealed CBS and TNT have invited him to start his career as a host.

He has an advantage in both scenarios as he will get to work with familiar faces. Haslem revealed he has a great relationship with former NBA coach Avery Johnson from CBS and former teammate Steven Smith from TNT.?

UD is confident he has a great shot at this new chapter. Anyhow, he has to choose the right option.

Moreover, he made it clear he would not share any locker room details as he doesn’t like sharing about personal relationships.