Club History
31 entries in the Miami Heat compendium.
Club History — Era Chart
Alonzo Mourning Era Begins (1995)The arrival of Pat Riley, Alonzo Mourning, and Tim Hardaway in 1995 launched the Miami HeaFirst Playoff Appearance (1992)Miami Heat's historic first playoff run in 1992.Pat Riley Hired as Head Coach (1995)Pat Riley led the Miami Heat to the 2006 NBA championship as head coach.Franchise Founding (1988)Three-time NBA champions, built on grit and glory.Shaquille O'Neal Traded to Miami (2004)A legend traded his crown in Los Angeles to forge an empire in Miami.Second NBA Championship Title (2012)Miami Heat defeat Oklahoma City Thunder 4–1 to win second NBA championship.LeBron James Departure (2014)LeBron James won his first two NBA championships with the Miami Heat.The Big Three Formation (2010)The Big Three era brought Miami back-to-back titles and four straight Finals appearances.1997 Eastern Conference Finals RunThree-time NBA champions, forged in Miami.Third NBA Championship Title (2013)The Heat's 2013 title was sealed with a narrow Game 7 victory over the Spurs.Dwyane Wade Retirement (2016)Three-time NBA champion and Miami Heat legend.Pat RileyThe Godfather of NBA success as player, coach, and executive.Dwyane WadeThree-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer who spent most of his career with the Miami HeatChris BoshA Hall of Fame power forward who helped lead the Miami Heat to back-to-back NBA titles as Miami Heat 2006 ChampionshipFirst title in franchise history, won in 2006.Miami Heat 2012 ChampionshipThe 2011–12 Miami Heat won the NBA championship with a 46–20 record in a lockout-shortenedMiami Heat 2013 ChampionshipThe 2013–14 Miami Heat season: the final season of the Big Three, ending with a 54–28 recoThe Big ThreeThe Miami Heat's Big Three: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh.Erik SpoelstraThree-time NBA champion head coach of the Miami Heat.Micky ArisonOwner of the Miami Heat and chairman of Carnival Corporation.Wade's BlockThree-time NBA champion and Miami Heat legend.Shaquille O'NealFour-time NBA champion and Hall of Fame center known as 'Shaq' and 'Diesel'.Glen Rice TradeThree-time All-Star and 2000 NBA champion who began his career with the Miami Heat.Big Three EraThe Big Three era: four Finals appearances, two championships, and a lasting legacy.Alonzo Mourning TenureAlonzo Mourning: The cornerstone of Miami's late-1990s resurgence, whose tenure was interrDwyane Wade DraftDwyane Wade: 2003 draft top-five pick, three-time NBA champion, and Miami Heat legend.Chris Bosh SigningA key member of the Miami Heat's Big Three, Bosh won two NBA championships and was a perenShaquille O'Neal ArrivalThe Diesel brought championship pedigree to South Beach.Dwyane Wade RetirementWade's injury-marred 2007–08 season ended early, but he returned for Olympic glory.LeBron James DepartureLeBron James spent four seasons with the Miami Heat, winning two championships before depaJimmy Butler EraJimmy Buckets: From Tomball to the NBA Finals
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