The Miami Heat are just two seasons removed from an NBA Finals appearance and are eyeing another trip this year, one they hope ends with a win.
Ahead of the 2024-25 season, Heat president Pat Riley commended teams like the Boston Celtics, who have made moves to become contenders in recent years, but also said he believes in the roster he has right now.
To get to a championship level, he wants to see more from his stars, saying Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro all need to step up.
"But I believe in this team, I truly believe in these guys.