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GEORGE KAMPER + UDONIS HASLEM

July 22, 2021

 The Legend of Udonis Haslem - Venice Magazine

We asked George what was the most memorable part of this project and he shared... 

"I remember meeting and photographing Udonis in 2006 after the Heat had won it’s first title. At that shoot, I also photographed the whole team, including Shaq. It was interesting that for me, Udonis was the player that seemed the most intense and committed. He seemed tough and disciplined to the core. On our shoot today, he exudes that same intensity and discipline. Udonis has just signed on for his 18th season with the Miami Heat. I love this guy! He has a fun side and a great outlook. Photographing him again was truly inspirational."
udonis haslem in suit on beach

In the Venice magazine story, Michael McCullugh, the executive VP of the Heat and chief marketing officer is quoted saying “Udonis is just that guy who brings his lunch pail in a city that everybody thinks isn’t a lunch pail kind of place. Everybody sees Miami and they see South Beach; he is what the real Miami is. He is the epitome, and the embodiment of what Heat culture is,” and goes on to say “The ultimate sacrificer, the hard worker, the one who sheds the spotlight, the one who doesn’t care for the adulation and does whatever it takes for the team to be successful." 


Go check out more of George's work on his site!

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