Heat officially re-sign Udonis Haslem

The 41-year-old would become only the fifth player to spend an entire career spanning at least 19 years with one franchise

Per AP, Udonis Haslem is officially back with the Miami Heat.

Haslem signed another contract — the 10th of his career — with the Heat on Sunday, assuring that he will return for a 19th season with Miami. It is a one-year deal worth about $2.8 million.

The 41-year-old would become only the fifth player to spend an entire career spanning at least 19 years with one franchise. Dirk Nowitzki spent all 21 of his NBA seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, Kobe Bryant spent 20 with the Los Angeles Lakers, Tim Duncan spent 19 with the San Antonio Spurs and John Stockton spent 19 with the Utah Jazz.

Haslem has a unique role for the Heat. He barely plays, with just five appearances in the past two seasons — and just one last season. But Heat coach Erik Spoelstra considers him essential for several reasons, including the example he sets in practice for other players and how much the Miami native values the role of being the captain of his hometown team.

Fonte: ESPN.