Did You Know...

The Miami Heat finished the 2006-07 season at the top of the Southeast Division, but that was little comfort to fans expecting a repeat of 2005-06 (when they took home the Championship title). Head Coach Pat Riley is determined to leave a winning legacy and to that end he added point guard Smush Parker and veteran guard Penny Hardaway to assist superstars Shaquille O'Neal and Dwayne Wade on the court – and as long as the aging O’Neal and Wade avoid injury, the Heat are in an excellent position for real playoff contention in 2007-08. Get your tickets to American Airlines Arena and watch the Miami Heat reclaim their throne in 2007-2008!

The Miami Heat came into the NBA in 1988 as part of the league's expansion program that included the Orlando Magic, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Charlotte Hornets. The team, like most expansion teams, struggled at the onset. The Heat failed to have a winning record in their first five seasons. In 1989, the Miami Heat struggled on the court, but they did see success that season. A productive draft left them with the rights to Glenn Rice. Rice became the all-time scoring leader in Big Ten Conference history en route to leading his Michigan Wolverines to the NCAA Championship. The Heat would struggle, but not for long.