"Since the start of the 2000-01 season, Miami is both No. 5 in total wins (1,124) and win percentage (.551), capturing three NBA championships and seven Eastern Conference Titles. Not to mention, several of the franchise's greats - including Dwyane Wade, the greatest player in franchise history - suited up for the Heat during the 21st century. But where do a few of the Heat's best rank among their peers through the first quarter of the 21st century?"
"O'Neal's spot at No. 13 was a result of a bulk of his prime coming in the 1990s. Honestly, I'm surprised he was ranked as high as he was, but his 21st-century peak was as good as Kawhi Leonard, Steve Nash and Allen Iverson, the three ranked behind him. Bosh was a better player than Pau Gasol, who's at No. 22, but doesn't get the benefit of the doubt because of his shortened prime due to blood clots."
The Miami Heat are No. 5 in total wins (1,124) and possess a .551 win percentage since the 2000-01 season, with three NBA championships and seven Eastern Conference titles. Several franchise greats, including Dwyane Wade, played for the Heat during the 21st century. A recent ranking places four Heat players among the top-25 of the 21st century, with three inside the top-15. LeBron James is credited with unrivaled longevity and peak performance. Shaquille O'Neal's lower placement reflects a 1990s prime. Chris Bosh's shortened prime due to blood clots limited his top statistical rankings. Rankings remain subjective.
Read at Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog
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