The Miami Heat, an NBA expansion team established in 1988, have built a storied franchise, securing three NBA championships. Their rise to prominence began in the mid-1990s under team president Pat Riley, who acquired stars like Alonzo Mourning and Tim Hardaway. The Heat won their first NBA title in 2006, spearheaded by future Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade and superstar Shaquille O'Neal. A dominant "Big Three" era followed from 2010 to 2014, as LeBron James, Wade, and Chris Bosh, coached by Erik Spoelstra, secured back-to-back championships in 2012 and 2013, also setting the NBA's third-longest winning streak at 27 games. More recently, All-Star Jimmy Butler has led the team to NBA Finals appearances in 2020 and 2023, maintaining their legacy of competitive excellence.