The Miami Heat were established in 1988 as part of the NBA’s expansion.¹⁾

“Heat” was chosen from over 20,000 entries in a name-the-team contest.²⁾

The iconic flaming basketball logo represents Miami’s fiery energy and hot weather.³⁾

The team colors symbolize power, intensity, and a clean aesthetic.⁴⁾

Formerly American Airlines Arena, the Heat’s home venue sits on Biscayne Bay.⁵⁾

Miami has won NBA titles in 2006, 2012, and 2013.⁶⁾

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh led Miami to four straight Finals (2011–2014).⁷⁾

Dwyane Wade’s legendary 2006 Finals MVP performance secured the team's first title.⁸⁾

Miami went back-to-back in 2012 and 2013, defeating OKC and San Antonio.⁹⁾

In 2020, Miami reached the NBA Finals in the Orlando bubble against the Lakers.¹⁰⁾

Dwyane Wade is the franchise’s all-time leader in points, assists, and steals.¹¹⁾

LeBron James won two MVPs and two titles with Miami (2010–2014).¹²⁾

Shaquille O’Neal helped bring Miami its first title and revitalized the franchise.¹³⁾

Udonis Haslem spent his entire 20-season career with the Heat – a rare NBA feat.¹⁴⁾

A defensive force, Mourning became the heart of early-2000s Heat teams.¹⁵⁾

Pat Riley has been team president since 1995, crafting every championship roster.¹⁶⁾

Riley coached the Heat to their first title and then transitioned to front-office greatness.¹⁷⁾

The intense work ethic and discipline known as “Heat Culture” is Riley’s legacy.¹⁸⁾

Riley famously maintains a no-nonsense environment with strict conditioning standards.¹⁹⁾

Erik Spoelstra rose from video coordinator to head coach and is now one of the NBA’s elite.²⁰⁾

Miami has earned a rep for developing undrafted players into valuable contributors.²¹⁾

Heat players must pass one of the league’s toughest conditioning tests.²²⁾

Unlike other teams, the Heat rarely “tank” and aim to be competitive every season.²³⁾

Defense, toughness, and hustle are the Heat’s calling cards.²⁴⁾

Injuries or trades? Heat Culture thrives on player development and resilience.²⁵⁾

Stars like DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, and Pitbull are often seen courtside.²⁶⁾

The team's Vice-themed jerseys have become some of the most popular in NBA history.²⁷⁾

The Heat retired Michael Jordan’s No. 23 as a tribute, despite him never playing for them.²⁸⁾

The Kaseya Center features art installations and cultural nods to Miami’s vibrant vibe.²⁹⁾

Many former players return as coaches, execs, or ambassadors, strengthening the franchise’s legacy.³⁰⁾

The 2012–13 Heat won a franchise-record 66 games.³¹⁾

That same team won 27 straight games, second-longest in NBA history.³²⁾

Dwyane Wade became the fastest player in Heat history to score 10,000 points.³³⁾

LeBron James holds the franchise record for triple-doubles.³⁴⁾

Miami reached the Finals in 2020 and 2023 as low seeds, defying the odds.³⁵⁾

Their late-90s playoff battles are some of the fiercest in NBA history.³⁶⁾

Battles with Boston in the 2010s and 2020s have defined Eastern Conference showdowns.³⁷⁾

Before teaming up, they had fierce battles, especially in the 2006 playoffs.³⁸⁾

Bam Adebayo’s game-saving block on Jayson Tatum in 2020 is an all-time playoff moment.³⁹⁾

Ray Allen’s game-tying three in Game 6 of the 2013 Finals is one of the greatest ever.⁴⁰⁾

Dwyane Wade scored almost 21,000 points in a Heat uniform.⁴¹⁾

Miami has had 23 total All-Star selections among their players since 1988.⁴²⁾

The Heat have made the playoffs in 26 of their 37 seasons.⁴³⁾

The 2004–05 Heat were top 5 in almost every defensive metric.⁴⁴⁾

The Heat are one of the most followed NBA teams worldwide, with fans across every continent.⁴⁵⁾