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5 Things Miami Heat Fans Should Be Thankful For

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5 Things Miami Heat Fans Should Be Thankful For

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The Miami Heat are in their post-LeBron James era and they are actually surviving, despite the opinions of most. Even though the team may not look like the once prized championship team they were, there is much to happy about for fans. Check out the five things Heat fans can be thankful for.

5. Pat Riley

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5. Pat Riley

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The mastermind behind it all is Pat Riley. His business savvy and legendary status in the arena of basketball allowed him to pull strings and bring three championships to Miami.

4. Shaquille O'Neal

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4. Shaquille O'Neal

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The Miami Heat wouldn't have earned their first championship in 2006 with Shaquille O'Neal. His 17.3 points and 7.4 rebounds was only the tip of the iceberg. His leadership and sheer presence on the floor, along with the help of a young Dwyane Wade was the perfect storm that lead to victory.

3. Chris Bosh's Contract

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3. Chris Bosh's Contract

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After LeBron James made his decision (for the second time), the Heat franchise went into a state of panic. In the end, they ended up signing Chris Bosh to a mammoth contract worth over 8 million over five years. The contract will prove to be the foundation for the future of the organization.

2. Dwyane Wade

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2. Dwyane Wade

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There is no telling where the Heat franchise would be without Dwyane Wade. He has been through it all with Miami in the past 11 seasons. He may not be the same type of player he used to be. The bounce and athleticism that made him special may have digressed, but he knows how to win. His three championship rings are proof of that.

1. LeBron James

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1. LeBron James

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The Miami Heat have had many opportunities that other teams could only dream of. LeBron James brought the Heat to four-consecutive NBA Finals appearances and two championships. It didn’t end in a picture-perfect fairy tale, but the Heat will be forever in debt to James and his efforts.

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