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Miami Heat: A season review of Heat Nation in 2017-18

Decorating the chests of every Miami Heat fan is an invisible emblem that reads “Heat pride”.

One of the NBA’s youngest teams, having started play in 1988-89 season, the Heat have earned a loyal fan following. By just their third season, the Heat were contending for champioships.

Ok, not really.

But the 1991-92 season marked the first time Miami played playoff basketball. Led by Glen Rice and bolstered by Rony Seikaly, the Heat fell to Michael Jordan and the eventually champion Chicago Bulls.

With their first playoff appearance, Heat fans ushered in a winning culture.