Imagine getting pulled over and realizing the officer standing at your window is a six-time NBA All-Star.
Well, that might not be too far-fetched here in South Florida!
Former Miami Heat player Amar’e Stoudemire has officially traded his basketball jersey for a police badge.
The 43-year-old graduated from the police academy Wednesday at Miami Dade College’s North Campus and is joining the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department.
Stoudemire spent 14 seasons in the NBA, including his final season with the Miami Heat in 2015-2016. He averaged nearly 19 points and eight rebounds per game during his career.
He was also inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame earlier this year!
And apparently, becoming a police officer has been a childhood dream. Stoudemire says several members of his family have worked in law enforcement.
After more than 10 months of police academy training, he’s ready for his next chapter.
At 6-foot-10, something tells me he’s not going to have much trouble getting people’s attention.
Source: Local 10 News