All-Time Miami Heat
Many great NBA players have passed through Miami during their careers. Some, however, stand out more than others in Heat history…
(Note*—Lebron James and Chris Bosh do not qualify because they haven’t played a game in a Heat uniform yet.)
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1st Team
G–Tim Hardaway
The owner of the killer-crossover was one of the most clutch scorers in Heat history. He teamed up with Alonzo to form one of the best duos in the league during the late 90's. He is without a doubt the best point guard in the Heat’s existence
Best year in Miami: 1996 (20.3 points, 8.6 assists)
G–Dwyane Wade
One of the greatest to ever play the game. Enough said.
Best year in Miami (so far): 2005 (27.2 points, 6.7 assists, 5.7 rebounds, 49.5 percent FG, and one NBA championship)
F–Glen Rice
The greatest shooting arm in Heat history belongs to Glen Rice. He left Miami in his prime in a trade for a young franchise center named Mourning. He will go down as one of the greatest three point shooters in NBA history after shooting 40 percent for his career from deep (27th all time).
Best year in Miami: 1994 (22.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 41 percent 3FG, 86 percent FT)
F – Udonis Haslem
His career averages of 10 points and 8 rebounds don’t scream “star”, but Udonis embodies what a basketball player is all about. Toughness and grit are a staple of his game. If you rough up one of his boys, he is going to put you on your tail. Every team could use a player like “U”. Rebounding and defense are his specialties and his mid range jumper has become dangerous.
Best year in Miami (so far): 2007 (12.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 81% FT, and some badass defense)
C–Alonzo Mourning
Zo was the ultimate NBA warrior. Nobody played the game with more passion and heart. He was a complete player and a dominant force on both ends of the floor. He starts over Shaq on this squad because Alonzo Mourning is Heat basketball. Even on the backend of his career, he was pivotal in helping Miami win their first championship. His will to win was unmatched. He is 10th in NBA history in blocked shots.
Best year in Miami: 1999 (21.7 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.7 blocks, 55 percent FG)
2nd Team
G–Jason Williams
Williams was the starting point on the 2005-06 championship squad. He is a smart player who has learned to pick his spots as a jump-shooter and really knows how to run an offense. He was an important piece during Miami’s championship run.
Best year in Miami: 2005 (12.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, one championship)
G–Eddie Jones
EJ was one of the better shooters in Heat history. In his two separate stints with the team, he tore up opponents from the perimeter. He goes down as one of the better shooters in NBA history with a career 37 percent three-point percentage.
Best year in Miami: 2002 (18.5, 4.8 rebounds)
F–Jamal Mashburn
Mash was a very solid No. 3 guy in the late 90’s on a team featuring Hardaway and Mourning. Although fans will often remember him for never taking over a game that mattered, he was a fluid scorer who was fun to watch.
Best year in Miami : 1999 (17.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 40 percntage 3FG)
F–P.J. Brown
Brown was very similar to Haslem, but wasn’t nearly as good of a shooter. He loved the dirty work and teamed up with Zo to form a devastating defensive presence in the paint for years.
Best year in Miami: 1997 (9.6 points, 8.6 rebounds)
C–Shaquille O’Neal
By the time the Diesel made it to South Beach he was on the down-swing of a fabulous NBA career that somehow keeps on churning out years. That still didn’t stop him from being a key contributor on the Heat’s championship team.
Best year in Miami: 2004 (22.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks while leading the league in FG percentage (.601)
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