What do you think of when you hear the word culture?
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, one of the many definitions of culture is “the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution or organization.”
Sounds familiar, right?
In terms of the NBA, culture is something that up-and-coming teams want to build and championship organizations already have. Ever since Pat Riley arrived in Miami in 1995, he has established a unique culture that rewards hard work and thwarts excuses.
That’s why, after a disappointing 11-30 start, the HEAT never lost sight of the task at hand.