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Opposing Scout Picks Miami Heat as Sleeper Team for 2015-16 Season

There is little doubt that the Miami Heat are on the rise.

With one of the most formidable starting lineups in the NBA and a deep bench behind it, the Heat have high expectations following a 37-45 season. Their expectations are so high, that an anonymous NBA scout believes Miami “is the sleeper team of the NBA,” according to Sports Illustrated.

Here is an excerpt of what the scout had to say:

“In my mind they’re the sleeper in the NBA—at least in the East. They’re coming into the season with good coaching and an abundance of talent… A big [question] is whether Hassan Whiteside can keep improving.