Miami Heat (2021) -

Inked Duncan Robinson to a five-year, $90 million deal and brought back Victor Oladipo, Max Strus, and Gabe Vincent.

The 2021-22 roster was anchored by a "Big Three" of Butler, Adebayo, and the newly acquired Kyle Lowry. Key Contribution / Stat Team leader; averaged 21.4 PPG and 5.5 APG. Bam Adebayo Defensive anchor; averaged 19.1 PPG and 10.1 RPG. Tyler Herro

The Heat built their success on a "next man up" mentality, overcoming significant injuries to key players like Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry through exceptional roster depth. Miami Heat (2021)

They played at one of the slowest tempos in the NBA, ranking 28th in pace. Key Roster & Statistics

Statistically, they featured an elite defense (5th in Defensive Rating) and the league's most accurate three-point shooting team (1st in 3P% at 37.9%). Inked Duncan Robinson to a five-year, $90 million

Traded Goran Dragić and Precious Achiuwa to the Toronto Raptors in a sign-and-trade deal.

The Heat entered the playoffs with home-court advantage through the Eastern Conference Finals. Defeated the Atlanta Hawks 4–1 . Bam Adebayo Defensive anchor; averaged 19

Finished 1st in the Southeast Division and 1st in the Eastern Conference.