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Šestostruki Ol-star košarkaš, najbolji novajlija iz 2003. godine i član Kuće slavnih odlučio je da se oproba u potpuno drugačijoj profesiji – postao je policajac!
Stodemajer je završio Osnovnu akademiju za sprovođenje zakona pri Školi pravde koledža Majami-Dejd (MDC), nakon višemesečne zahtevne obuke.
Nekadašnji košarkaš dobio je i posebno priznanje – nagradu Hari "Kouč" Everet, za doprinos uspehu programa akademije tokom obuke.
Iako je ostavio dubok trag na košarkaškim terenima, nastupajući za neke od najvećih NBA ekipa, uključujući i Majami Hit, Stodemajer je imao još jedan san koji je želeo da ostvari.
Postati policajac bila je njegova dečačka želja, na koju su uticali i članovi njegove porodice koji su radili u organima reda.
Sada ga očekuje nova uloga, pošto će započeti službu u policijskoj upravi škola okruga Majami-Dejd.
Na taj način želi da doprinese zajednici i bude pozitivan uzor mlađim generacijama.
Stodemajer je tokom NBA karijere šest puta učestvovao na Ol-star utakmici, a priznanje za najboljeg rukija osvojio je 2003. godine.
Ove godine primljen je i u Kuću slavnih košarke, čime je dodatno potvrđen njegov značaj za ovaj sport.
Od dominacije pod koševima do služenja zajednici – nekadašnji as sada ima potpuno drugačiju misiju.
Amar’e Stoudemire, @Amareisreal, made his mark on the basketball court. A six-time NBA All-Star, 2003 Rookie of the Year and newly inducted Basketball Hall of Famer, he played for some of the league’s biggest teams, including our very own @MiamiHEAT. Today, he’s celebrating a very different milestone: graduating from the MDC School of Justice’s Basic Law Enforcement Academy after months of rigorous training. And he’s graduating with special recognition, receiving the Harry “Coach” Everett Award for his contributions to the success of the academy program throughout his training. For Amar’e, this is more than a second career. Becoming a police officer was a childhood dream, inspired in part by family members who served in law enforcement. Now, he will begin a new chapter as a police officer with the Miami Dade Schools Police Department, @mdspd, giving back to our community and serving as a positive influence for the next generation. Congratulations, Amar’e, and to all of graduates from BLE 401! Wishing you continued success as you take on this important responsibility in our community. — Miami Dade College (@MDCollege) October 15, 2026