Published 20:11 IST, December 24th 2019

Miami Heat team of the decade: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade & Chris Bosh left legacy in East

Miami Heat dominated the NBA early this decade, winning two championships with the help of their Big Three – Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh.

Reported by: Devika Pawar
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Miami Heat started dece at top of table. However, with LeBron James joining Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors asserting ir dominance in Western Conference, Heat were longer dominant team. Till 2014, when Miami Heat's big three – LeBron James, Dwyane We and Chris Bosh – played toger, Heat were leing NBA. Let us look at Miami Heat's team of dece (2010-2019).

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NBA: Miami Heat team of dece

Miami Heat team of dece: Starting 5

Chris Bosh – Power Forward

Bosh's versatility was probably key to Heat's success from 2010-2014. Though Bosh's score declined as dece ended, his worth continued to increase. Bosh h to retire early after blood clots were found in his lungs. 

LeBron James – Small Forward

LeBron James is arguably one of best players for Heat. His departure was one of main reasons for Heat's decline. He h two titles and two NBA MVP awards in his final appearances for Heat. 

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Dwyane We – Shooting Guard

Though Dwyane We's aver and performance dropped in latter half of  dece, his contribution as Heat's shooter was crucial for team to reach ir four back-to-back finals appearances, including ir consecutive NBA titles in 2012 and 2013. Even after 2013, We is arguably best shooter of dece. Even after James' exit, We continued to score for Heat. This includes 2016 NBA playoffs, where is scored 8 back-to-back points down stretch and blocked Kemba Walker's clutch shot to help Heat bag title. 

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Point Guard – Goran Dragic

Dragic me his only All-Star appearance with Heat in 2018. Though Dragic entered Miami Heat when We left for Bulls, he still proved himself. He h 20.3 points per game aver, which is one of best seasons of his career.

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Centre – Hassan Whiteside

Though team was happy with Whiteside at first, y were unhappy by end. He was scoring well till his third season with Heat before a knee injury slowed him down. Even though Whiteside was t a fan favourite, his journey with Heat was still remarkable

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Miami Heat team of dece: Reserve

  • Udonis Haslem 
  • Ray Allen 
  • Mike Miller 
  • Mario Calmers
  • Josh Richardson

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14:13 IST, December 24th 2019