LeBron James, Dwyane Wade Headline Miami Heat’s 2010s All-Decade Team
The Miami Heat changed the NBA landscape in the summer of 2010 when they paired LeBron James and Chris Bosh with Dwyane Wade.
It was the first time three superstars from separate teams joined forces to form a super-team. The Big Three, as they were called, led the Heat to two championships in four straight Finals appearances.
Here's a look at the five key players during the decade:
Goran Dragic, point guard, 2015-21
Dragic had his longest tenure of his career with the Heat. An efficient and high-level scorer, Dragic averaged 16.2 points on 46 percent shooting from the field. His solo career All-Star appearance was in 2018. He was crucial in Miami’s 2020 Finals run but unfortunately got injured early against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Dwyane Wade, shooting guard, 2003-16, 2018-19
The most decorated player in franchise history, Wade attracted LeBron James and Chris Bosh to join the Heat. Wade was a two-way player, providing high-level scoring complemented by solid defense.
LeBron James, small forward, 2010-14
James’ was twice named Most Valuable Player and Finals MVP (2012, 2013), with many saying his time in Miami was the best of his career. The King raised the expectations for South Florida basketball, beginning the comparisons to Michael Jordan as the greatest player of all-time.
Chris Bosh, power forward, 2010-17
Bosh is often overlooked in comparison to James and Wade, but was still essential to the Big Three as a solid scorer and consistent rebounder. Bosh averaged 18 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists, ranking in the franchise’s top 10 in blocks, field goals and rebounds.
Hassan Whiteside, center, 2014-18
After bouncing around international teams for half a decade, Whiteside made a name for himself in Miami as a shot-blocker and rebounder. He averaged 14.1 points, 11.9 points and 2.4 blocks. Whiteside was a defensive anchor, putting up four triple-doubles with at least 10 blocks. Behind Alonzo Mourning, he is the franchise all-time leader in blocks per game.
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