Jun 26, 2009 5:16 PM EST

Alonzo Mourning is returning to the Heat as a member of the team's front office.

Mourning said Friday that he will be Miami's vice president of player development.

"My on-court contributions are retiring, but I still feel like I can contribute to the game," Mourning said. "I'm very knowledgeable, a student of the game, and I think my experiences can help the team and the players."

Mourning officially retired as a player earlier this year.

Via ESPN