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Who is on the Miami Heat’s All-Star Mount Rushmore?

Home of some of the best players to ever lace up, who cracks the top four of Miami Heat All-Star selections?

The Miami Heat, a young franchise (36 years) in the NBA’s 77-year history, have had 40 different All-Star selections, making them home to some of the greatest basketball players of all time. These pantheon giants have produced some of the sport’s most impressive seasons, culminating into numerous All-Star selections. As the All-Star game will be played tonight, let’s look at the four greatest All-Stars in Miami Heat history.

The first year is always the sweetest. Well, that’s not true because the Heat actually won their first championship during Shaq’s 2nd season in Miami, but he was the runner-up for MVP in 2005. It is one of the best Heat seasons to this day, landing him in the Mount Rushmore for Heat All-Stars.

Shaq was King Kong amongst civilians. He would not be denied in the paint. He averaged 17.3 points in the paint, three more than 2nd place Amar’e Stoudemire (2016 Heat player).

Shaq almost led the Heat to the Finals this season, but their run was cut short after another player on this list was slowed down due to injury.

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Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo Endorses Jaime Jaquez For Rookie Of The Year

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo thinks teammate Jamie Jaquez deserves consideration for the Rookie of the Year award this season along with Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo was given a world platform this weekend during NBA All-Star media availability.

He made sure to use it as an opportunity to promote teammate Jaime Jaquez.

“Jaime’s gonna be the Rookie of the Year,” Adebayo said as he finished Saturday’s interviews.

Jaquez is unlikely to win the award this season. The favorites are San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren.

“I have immense respect for both Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren,” Jaquez told Inside The Heat. “They are incredibly talented players who have showcased their skills and potential at a high level. Regarding the Rookie of the Year race, it’s always difficult to compare my game to other players, especially when they bring different skill sets and play styles to the court.”

Jaquez was more in the discussion before sustaining a groin injury in January that caused him to miss six games. He has struggled some since his return.

“I believe that if I hadn’t been injured, I would have been able to continue making significant contributions to my team and further demonstrate my abilities,” Jaquez told Inside The Heat. “However, injuries are a part of the game, and they can impact a player’s performance and opportunities. Despite the setback, I remain focused on working hard, rehabilitating, and returning to the court stronger than ever.”

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