He was awarded a spot as a “Gator Great” at the University of Florida’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2012.He was a late pre-season roster cut with the Atlanta Hawks in 2002 and signed with the Miami Heat in 2003 as an undrafted rookie. He became a Power Forward in 2004 and was considered a tough rebounder who developed a super 15 foot jump shot. In his second season he raised his rookie averages to 10.9 points and 9.1 rebounds, a big jump from 7.3 and 6.3. In 2006 Haslem scored 17 points against the Dallas Mavericks, winning the NBA Championship with the Miami Heat. In the win over the Nets, he scored 28 points and was had nine rebounds. In 2006 Haslem was ejected for a lewd gesture. During his career so far, he has earned more than $55 million in salary.