Udonis Haslem’s love for South Florida keeps him focused on bigger picture

MIAMI — There is no singular descriptor for Udonis Haslem’s impact on South Florida. The three-time NBA champion’s regional legacy spans over a quarter century, dating back to his dominance at Miami Senior High School. There, he led the Stingarees to consecutive state titles (1997 and 1998) as the school capped a three-peat under coach Frank Martin. After journeying from Gainesville, Fla., to Chalon-sur-Saône, France, Haslem’s basketball path led him right back home to Miami, where, over time, he joined Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers) and Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas Mavericks) as the only NBA players to spend 20 seasons with…