Been coming here for years. Was back last week for another Heat game and it was a solid experience as always. Easy entry, good sightlines, and the crowd showed up. When the Heat are playing well, this place still gets loud. No complaints -- I'll be back. read more

The Miami HEAT is my favorite team in the NBA. They play at the American Airlines Arena, recently changed the name to Kaseya Center. My peak Miami HEAT fandom was 2010-2014 during the Big 3 Era that features Miami Legends Dwyane Wade, Lebron James, and Chris Bosh. I used to go to almost all the games and events during that span. It was a fun 4 year stretch as the Miami HEAT was in the NBA Finals for 4 straight years and won 2 Championships. The championship parade at the historic Biscayne Boulevard was awesome, and the championship celebration inside the arena after the parade was great! Miami HEAT players, coaches and personnel were always nice, met most of them and some of the staff were still working there and my friends to this day. Met them again in recent weeks as I went to a couple of HEAT events. The arena is beautiful, nice ocean and city view from the arena and accessible via bus or train, and parking is available inside the arena and plenty of street parking available. A lot of vendors inside the arena selling good food and drinks, and bars too. I always have a great time and have a five star experience and moments whenever I go to a Miami HEAT game or events. The pictures says it all! Check it out! read more

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I am a local yocal who was born and raised in Miami. I had not been to a Heat basketball game in years! I purchased tickets as part of my child's school fundraiser and she was one of the lucky 25 to high five the players. We started the night early and took the metro mover to the arena which is situated downtown. Our seats were extremely high up in the 400 section; however, the energy of the fans was epic! The Heat lost but it was such a fun experience. The arena is very nice and the event staff make you feel welcome and safe. All staff knew the arena layout and made sure that we knew where we were going. I highly recommend going to a basketball game if you are in town or want a fun experience. I hope to be able to go again! read more

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My first Miami Heat game. They played with the Pelicans and beat them. Final score was 99 - 101. The stadium is lovely. Has different bars and food options. Food was delicious. Bought me a beer with some chicken tenders and fries. I had a nice experience. Parking was hectic though. read more

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Very fun arena. Lots of food and drink options. Nicholas who handled our section behind the basket was super awesome and didn't hesitant to help in anyway he could. Even the traffic is handled really well for a large arena. Great place to visit! read more

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Miami Heat are cooking this year! I remember when they were formed and started playing in 1988. I was still living in South Florida at the time. In 1987, the NBA granted one of four new expansion teams to Miami, the others being the Orlando Magic, Charlotte Hornets, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team, known as the Heat began to play in November 1988. Although I'm not an avid basketball fan I'm still happy they are having a good season. I'm sure I'd be even more excited if I was still a Florida resident! read more

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I want to thank Mr. Dexter from section 124 for being so professional and giving me the opportunity to record a magical moment for my son, like the high five with the players read more

Been a heat lifer for a very long time and love cheering for the team. I've enjoyed every iteration since 1988 on tv or in person. read more

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OMG HAD AN AMAZING TIME!! I would totally go again to see a game. Too bad the Heats lost dough. It's annoying to travel there with all the traffic and parking isn't cheap so come ready to spend money on parking, drinks and food. If you want to buy Heat wear be sure to bring read more

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Ill have to say its been years since ive been to a Heat game and they've really streamlined the process to make it as easy as possible. Came out with friends to the HEAT vs Pistons game, It actually happened to be star wars night as well... so was really cool to see elements from the Sci-Fi series throughout the arena as well as ppl in full costume interacting with guests, taking pictures, and doing choreographed fights. Entry was seamless. i love that you can now add the tix to ur apple or google wallet and use ur phone to get in. This time around I used the metro mover to get there and that was also super easy and dropped us off across the street. Looking forward to attending another game very soon. read more

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Biased Review Warning!: I love our Miami HEAT! This is a great venue with lots to do and enjoy. They have a variety of great food vendors and spaces to hang ( like the terrace). Not to mention the HEAT store, which I always have to pass by and grab some more gear. The games are a blast. I have also attended concerts here, it pretty much promises a good view. For concerts I don't mind sitting far, so I can grab all I want for food and drinks but games I love 100 level and I will sacrifice the lines lol. I've been fortunate to have box and club seats, also super nice and convenient. Unless you have the catered suite, I suggest a quick meal and pregame drink before you get there so you can focus on the event and not waste time in line. There's usually traffic after the game so I also suggest walking to a nearby spot for dinner afterwards. GO HEAT!! read more

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Great team, great culture, always a good game as they play hard. Pat Riley and Coach Spolstra are a great president/coach combination and it shows in performance of the players. Even former players talk highly about the culture of the Heat. Great team to cheer for. read more

The game was so fun! Besides for the beautiful arena and close game, honestly speaking the staff at arena went above and beyond. I showed up to the arena with my friends and for some reason none of our browsers/internet were working so we couldn't access our tickets from our phones so we got redirected to the nicest staff member Melissa Nino, who is an A Team Member. Melissa went waaaaay out of her way to help us out. She even signed into my account to the get tickets on her own phone!!! But that was just the beginning. So basically I have a food allergy which doesn't allow me to eat gluten, so I brought my own food to the arena. Now most arenas I'm sure have a policy that you can't bring in your own food. But security said they'll call someone to see if they can allow it. The thing was that we were still before the point where you actually get your tickets scanned, and Melissa had the tickets on her own phone! So Melissa went above and beyond and actually waited with us until the staff member came ( and eventually did allow the food to come in) and then she scanned us through. The whole ordeal must've taken about 10+ minutes, which doesn't sound too long but when you're the security/staff of a basketball game which allows thousands of people to enter the building keeping everyone safe and making sure it goes smooth, it's a massive deal! She was awesome!! And she kept getting called that she was needed at the front lines but the stayed to help us to make our experience so memorable. Dear Heat CEO, thank you for having the greatest staff, and for having the most amazing staff member, Melissa Nino of the A team. (P.S. she definitely deserves an upgrade or a promotion she's awesome) read more

There must be something in the water .... or there is more to this Heat Culture thing that everyone talks about. When you thing Miami Heat you first think D-Wade and I would think Pat Riley comes in a close second. This franchise is always finding a way to win. Good coaching staff that is able to get the most out of the players they have. Very few down years in Miami .... Orlando, check out what these guys are doing if you want to do it right. Plenty of championships thanks to the D-Wade/Shaq led team .... then of course not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, not 5 ... well you get the idea, LBJ - D-Wade and Bosh made for one of the early super teams and were always favored to win it all. Even now the team is going through some injury issues, they still have a great core and find ways to win. They'll be in it at the end of the season (unless the injuries completely derail them). From the surface they appear to have it all together and set the bar high for NBA franchises and how you operate. read more

A fun time had by all with the pregame dancing, the fun assortment of music played, the cheers, and good replays. It all makes the game go by very fast. I couldn't believe it was halftime already! Just avoid the team store as it is a truly nightmare with it being so narrow, and no clearance merchandise. read more

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Ok, I am a huge Orlando Magic fan, but the Miami Heat come in a very, very, very, very close 2nd. Almost too close! As long as the Magic and Heat aren't playing one another, I root for the Heat just as much as I do the Magic. When they are playing one another, I tend to be torn and it's kinda funny to watch me watch the game. It goes something like this: Orlando scores: YES! Heat scores: YES! Orlando scores: YES! Heat scores: YES! You get the drift! LOL I have been so thrilled that the Heat have taken the Championship the past 2 years. I was honestly just as thrilled for the Heat as I would have been for the Magic! Since the Magic are going to be out of the Playoffs this year, I'm all about the Heat! Let's take it 3 years in a row boys!!!! I know I can easily pop down to O-Town and catch the Heat playing the Magic, but one of these days, I really want to head down to Miami and see the Heat playing in their own arena. I will make it happen one day! I'm keeping my fingers crossed it'll happen next season. Since hubby loves the Heat as much as I do and since he loves to see new arenas, I know it won't be hard to talk him into it, even though he's a pretty hardcore Magic fan too. Let's talk about Lebron for just a hot second too, shall we? Is he not the most awesome player to come around since Jordan?! Man! I could watch Lebron play all day! He is just ah-mazing!!!! read more

Currently occupying the number 1 spot in the eastern conference the Miami Heat are white hot with only a few games left heading into the playoffs. When they're on top of their game they are an extremely fun team to watch, but when they hit a slump they really dig in. During the 2020 season I was really questioning whether this team could stand the test of time, or were they just having a once in a lifetime run. Especially with how Tyler Herro was just balling out crazy as a rookie in the playoffs, but as of 2022 they have kept the core of what made them so good, and Tyler Herro is a again stepping up big, along with Jimmy Butler, and Kyle Lowry. This teams talent cup seems to runneth over. My only hope is that they don't put Udonis Haslem back in for any junk minutes, because he moves like he's 50. However Kudos to his agent for whatever deal he struck to keep this guy around, this long. It's crazy to see hime coming off the bench looking like a relic, or if nostalgia was a person! read more

11/10 - First ever Miami Heat Game...BONUS: they were playing the Lakers!!! It is a completely different experience when you are sitting in the arena and actually looking at the game. I kept thinking "Man, they are really good." LOL. It helps to have seats that are close to the action. The Heat dancers were great. My favorite was the US Men's Soccer Team, they did like a competition with each other shooting hoops. Bu the best was half time with Bernie, the Heat mascot, dancing to songs like Nae Nae song, Total Eclipse of the Heart and Beyonce's Crazy in Love on top of various electric roller boards. The arena seats are nice and comfy but they are pretty close to the person in front and back of you. I hit my head with some guy's knees when I was moving my head to the music. Then I had my leg crossed and some guy touched my toe as he put his arm around the chair....hahaha. Nonetheless, I had an awesome time. What a great experience!!!! read more

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This October 27, 2021 if stays is update of any comments one thousand twenty four! Wishing the 2021-2022 Miami Heat in the NBA best of luck! Thank you to Burney the Mascot, if I spelled your name wrong, I am apologizing, for always getting the fans so "into the game" with your lovable antics! Thank you to the Miami Heat for showing respect for the National Anthem when it is played! That to me makes you a winner "in my eyes." Ah yes, the Miami Heat and mascot Burney! He looks like a Fire Ball, maybe because the name is Miami Heat! Ah yes to cheer on the Miami Heat for 2021-2022 NBA Season! As long they not playing against my Golden State Warriors (REP THE BAY), I will continue to cheer for the Miami Heat! They show respect for the Military by standing for the National Anthem, they show respect for USA by standing for the National Anthem, they show respect for the flag by standing for the National Anthem! The Military people are fighting for that flag! read more

Lebron and dem boys won it, in case you been living under a rock or just been in some country with no tv or internet at the time. I had to eat some humble pie, I personally do not like this team but will give them some credit for the win. Lebron James played like a mad man possessed in the finals and did his think with the scoring, defense and rebounding. Bosh stepped up too in the last couple of games, even though everyone says he looks like a dinosaur, He played basketball well. -So Dwayne Wade good for him, gets another ring to go along with the championship he won with Shaq. I did see the post game celebration with Chris Bosh. Yeah, it happened, it looked weird I mean he had to know he was on camera, dropping on his knees like that with all the champagne going everywhere, lol. -So Ray Allen now signs on to join this team next year. I honestly feel better for guys like Shane Battier and Mike Miller on this championship win. They worked really hard all these other years and found some way to help this year too. So, Lebron James I usually tell you to fuck off and stuff, but yeah I understand, you won it all, finally. I mean the refs helped but that is ok. Thunder actually just did not play well enough. -I do regret that Eddy Curry got a ring though I think he did what some people do just sign on for the ride and stuff. Eddy Curry highlights are few and far in a knicks uniform or other. http://youtu.be/ptiAMYQkLEE http://youtu.be/rfZ-AykMXAc *the picture I put up is familiar sight this past season, he played in only 14 regular season games. read more

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I have been both the biggest fan and biggest critic. Our perimeter defense and bench gave me heart attacks and gray hairs all season long. But hope is the last to perish. We found our heart as the playoffs progressed, whether the mini scare against Indiana through our Ph D Cum Laude against Boston. We played like champions do. Whether Miller, Battier or Mario, our bench stepped up. Now pots and pans are banging from Hialeah to Hallandale, from Brickell to Bird Road... Congratulations Miami HEAT NBA Champs!!!!!!! read more

I'm not really a Heat fan but when the opportunity presents itself to watch an NBA Final, YOU TAKE IT!!! Okay, I admit I love sports. All sports. So watching an NBA Final was definitely on my bucket list. CHECK! It just so happened that Games 1 and 2 of the NBA finals were in Miami at the same time as our vacation so after the Heat clinched the Eastern Conference championship, I browsed through StubHub and picked up some tickets for Game 2. Now had this been a Lakers/Heat final, I would've been much more excited. No, I'm not a Laker fan. For goodness sake, I'm from Northern California. It's blasphemy to be a fan of SoCal teams!!! But I'll admit, I do think Kobe is pretty damn awesome. But hey, the Heat have LeBron and D Wade so that it was cool to watch them even if they were playing Dallas. It's the finals after all. So I geared up and bought myself a Miami Heat t-shirt. I did wonder when I would ever wear the shirt again but you can't go to an NBA Finals game without gearing up, right? Right!!!! Game 2 of the NBA Finals was a pretty exciting game. Wait....that's probably an understatement. It's the NBA Finals and it went right down to the wire! It's was an awesome game!!!! You can't ask for anything more. King James and D Wade made some amazing plays that left me stunned and saying "WOW" a few times during the game. The Heat were amazing up until they pulled a "Chicago Bulls" and blew a 15 point lead with 7 minutes to go. It's funny, there was a timeout when the Heat pulled ahead by 15 points and I seriously thought to myself, well this is too freakin' exciting. I'm so glad I'm here to experience this team, this arena, and this crowd. And then that wavering little thought flashed into my head.... Ummm, I hope the Heat don't pull a "Chicago Bulls" and blow this lead. And yes they did!!! Dallas beat Miami 95-93. The lone Dallas fan sitting behind us screaming "let's go Dallas, let's go Mavericks" got her wish. It was a deflating moment when the Heat couldn't pull it off. I'm not a Heat fan but when you're at the NBA Finals and you're not a fan of either team, you choose who you're going to cheer on and it's typically the home team because you get caught up in the euphoria of the moment. That...and the fact that I could never bring myself to support the Mavs. Alas, it was slightly disappointing not to have watched the Heat win but I did see an electrifying game that I will never forget. I also checked off one item off my bucket list. read more

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Being in the house of the Miami Heat is always great! Was looking forward to seeing the new team, and they are serving up for this year! They look good, however need to rebound the ball a bit more. The need to find their rhythm. The arena is clean, and the bathrooms are clean. Seemed like new vendors possibly. The food smelled great. They offer champagne this year. I do not remember this, not sure if this is just for tonight or going to offered all the time. Wanted to give five stars, however due to the lack of direction of the police on the street that are suppose to direct traffic I had to give a four star for overall experience. There was 1 officer with meek movements that was not able to direct traffic at all, therefore there was just a pile of cars coming from all directions honking. They need to get the officers that are well experienced in traffic flow and get the cars moving in an orderly timely motion. Looking forward to seeing what the Heat pull together and turn out for the season This is the house of the fans too, and we are waiting to see what is in store! Go Heat! read more

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The Heat put on good show They have one of the top three basketball players in the world so just going to see him should be worth the price of admission alone but the Heat give you a lot more for your entertainment dollars The Heat Dancers are always been one of my favorite parts of going to a game and are actually the four time reigning dance champions - http://www.nba.com/heat/dance/index.html I was pretty impressed by the Heat Street Band and wish they performed longer - They only came out for the intros and for a timeout during the third quarter There is always something going on which is cool but if you are not careful, you can easily go into epileptic shock with all the lights, flashes, falling thunder sticks, flying t-shirts and flipping acrobats read more

I've been attending Heat Games for years and the Heat Organization delivers a top notch product to both their season tickets holders, Heat fans (#heatnation) and the community. If you are looking for a ticket to the games, two trusted sources include the NBA Ticketmaster site and Stubhub. They discourage the selling and buying of tickets in front and around the arena. The best seats are in the Lower Bowl Section 100. The best value seats are in the corners and behind the basket. The Upper Bowl seats are sections 300 and 400. Games usually start at 7:30 p.m. and play starts about 7:36 p.m. You should try and be in your seats on-time for the player introductions for the best experience. For some regular season and most playoff games, you will see a number of celebrities sitting court side. This includes many of the rappers and Hollywood Celebrities like Gabrielle Union (Dwyane Wade's wife). There is food for everyone including chicken tenders, hot dogs, burger & fries,and Mexican (Rosa Mexicana). You will also find healthier food including sushi, fruit and salads. You will also find any type of spirit that you want including craft beers and champagne. The games usually end just before 10 p.m. If you want to leave early, remember you can't return once you leave the arena. Unfortunately, during Game 6 of the NBA 2013 Playoffs before Ray Allen's shot, many fans left the arena early and were seen on worldwide television trying to re-enter the arena. They were not allowed to re-enter but the Miami Heat went on to win the NBA Championship that year. There is plenty of parking around the downtown area for Heat Games. Most of the lots charge $20+, more for Playoff Games. You can also take the Metro/Metromover. If you take the Metromover, get off at Bayside or College North (Brickell Train) or Park West or Freedom Tower (Omni Train). The Brickell and the Omni trains run on the same track so expect to be confused if you've never taken public transportation in Miami. Finally, new for the 2015-16 Season, there is a Miami Heat mobile device app that can be used to make food purchase and follow the Heat. Go Heat! read more

We went for the Jersey Retirement Ceremony for Chris Bosh, #ChrisBosh1. We had a great time! As an added bonus, each seat had a T-shirt to commemorate the event, even in the 300 level seats. I know the arena and the games tend to appear expensive, and I certainly couldn't afford to go frequently, but it definitely is a good experience once in a while. read more

My first Miami Heat game and it was against the New York Knicks! What a game!!! Had a really great experience and would absolutely do it again and again!!! It's electrifying and crazy hyped from the walk in to the length of the game! If you could spring for the better seats, I'd recommend it, its worth the additional cost! Consider paying for parking in advance or park a little farther and save on parking costs. All in all, had a wonderful experience. read more

I went to the Miami Heat home opener last night, and I have to say, the American Airlines Arena has really stepped up their services and hospitality. I've been to many, many, MANY Heat games in my life, including one of the NBA Finals games, and the ambience and offerings have greatly improved. As I got in and looked around, the different food venues have changed for the better, offering everything from BBQ to Sushi. I was very pleased to find that now they offer a wider variety of BEER, including a 24oz bottle for only 12 bucks. Aside from the visuals and tempting food venues, the people that work there, either checking tickets or at the different booths, seemed to have received some customer service training. I can't remember the last time when I was looking for a bathroom and 2 (yes, TWO!!) different workers approached me in order to help me. So to summarize, thank you for making the Heat experience even better, and I hope that we can make it to the NBA Finals again.. Its quite refreshing to see an organization better themselves from the inside out, while providing a great sense of service to the community. GO HEAT!!! read more

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No, I didn't jump on the Lebron bandwagon. I've always been a fan of D. Wade since his Marquette days. It's just an added bonus to have King James playing alongside my boy, D. Wade, at the American Airlines Arena. How can you stop two future Hall-of-Famers. You can't! So, get over it Cleveland-nites. Miami is a much nicer place to be than Cleveland. I can't blame Lebron at all. Went to the NBA Finals Game 2 on June 2. I was overwhelmed by the fans at Miami. I didn't think they were that fanatic. They proved me wrong. Glad I'm a Heat and D. Wade fan. About Game 2 - what a game! To be down double digits, and then to lead by fifteen points with a little over six minutes to go, then blow it. Yeah, we choked! It happens. I hope we have what it takes to win it all. A true champion will always fight through adversity, even if the adversary is sometimes yourself. Heat fans were disappointed after the game to say the least. And, the annoying Dallas fans that sat behind us were crazy excited. Especially that wacko blonde woman screaming the tips of her lungs out going, "Let's GO Dallas!". Hey, at least she had the guts to root for her team in a not too friendly to outsiders environment. Let's GO Heat!!! read more

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While the Miami Heat was busy celebrating a "yet to be received" championship at the beginning of the season, the Dallas Mavericks were busy taking care of business to win one at the end of the season. The Heat learned the hard way that is takes a TEAM to win a championship and not just 3 guys. Although I can respect DWade, Bron Bron has shown that he chokes in the 4th and can not close a game. Scottie Pippen probably feels like an idiot for even suggesting LBJ is better than Jordan. LeBron James will never be better than Jordan. I do feel sorry for the Heat fans since the whole world was cheering against them to win. I'm sure LeBron's time will come, but it's not in 2011. For now, LBJ will continue to be a "king" without a crown. read more

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WELL ITS ALL SAID AND DONE WE ARE THE NBA CHAMPS!!!! Theses past two years havent been easy from the big move of getting bosh,lebron,mike miller and others its been though adapting to the Heat being in the spotlight of the sports world day in and out. All the negative things they say about lebron and coach spoelstra.Then losing to dallas in last years finals.......it all paid off we had a amazing playoff run with the highs and lows but we did so CONGRATS TO MY MIAMI HEAT 2012 CHAMPS...... read more

LETS.GO.HEAT! every successful franchise has bandwagon fans, but the real Miami Heat fans know what crap we went through before and after our first championship in 06. Classy organization run by the GODFATHER! although their requirements for bodyfat, etc is a little too crazy, they always manage to try and put their players in the best situation to win. Been a Heat fan since 96! Keep it classy, Miami! read more

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Best team in the world you can't beat the flow this team has night in an out win or lose it's always a party. And fans have a blast from music to the swag surf before the 4th. It's the place to be at before heading out later at night read more

It's the Miami Heat.. my home team! Of course they get 5-stars! :) Best team, amazing players and coaches, in the best city. The arena actually has amazing food offerings as of the last few years as well.. but of course it's not cheap. You can always grab an arepa on the way in our out, at one of the stands across the street... read more

This is the classiest franchise in the entire league. They take after the Arrison family and team president, Pat Riley. This year they are going after a second consecutive title. Let's go guys! Sorry KG, we got Ray Ray. read more

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Have you ever experienced electrifying crowds and high energy stadium? You haven't seen anything compared to the miami heat fans at a home game. Well even at away games we are well known. Going to see the heat pay of a family experience that will leave lasting memories for years to come. The ushers are sweet and helpful, there arE tons of food Ann's beverage options. And the a-team really knows how to get the crowd going. Watching the miami heat is not like any other basketball game, with the miami flare and Latin influence you will most definitely have an experience of a lifetime at the arena. With Hero raining three pointers and Bam dunking on the opposing team you will barely be sitting in those chairs. You will be screaming your life away cheering on one of the best teams in the nba! Heat Lyfer! read more

Just went to the Heat VS Hornets game and I must admit this is one of the BEST teams ever assembled. Lebron is still so young, it's crazy he will still be playing at this level for so many more years. The franchise from top to bottom is great. The entertainment during timeouts/halftime, the dancers, the DJ - everything about this team is great. Looking forward to another ring this year. read more

NThey need new management soon. Duncan Robinson on the bench and everybody except reliable Jimmy Butler can't hit there ass with both hands. If he is a coach I'm an astronaut. The just gave the last 2 games to the Sixers. I hope they don't win another game. Sad to f-up such a talented team. read more

Last game of the season! We were the first team to come back from such a low record and make it to 500! So proud of my 305 crew! Here is to next years Final! read more

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My team, which he supported since he arrived in Miami. I am powerfully struck by the fact that they do not speak out for the feelings of the Cuban community that supports them so much. Apparently the FTX has not known. read more