Amar'e Stoudemire Graduates from Police Academy, NBA Hall of Famer to Serve Miami-Dade Schools PD

NBA Hall of Famer Amar'e Stoudemire graduated from the Miami Dade College School of Justice's Basic Law Enforcement Academy on Wednesday.

According to the school, "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, giving back to our community and serving as a positive influence for the next generation."

Stoudemire, 43, played for the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat in his 14-season NBA career, last appearing during the 2015-16 season. He was a six-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA selection, averaging 21.9 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game in his career.