NBA: All-Time Starting 5 of the Miami Heat

Forward – LeBron James

Already the best player in the world in the summer of 2010, LeBron James formed the Big 3 with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. With James as the primary player, the Heat made four NBA Finals appearances, winning two NBA championships. “The King” was a four-time All-Star and a two-time NBA MVP during his tenure with the Heat.

Despite playing just four seasons in Miami, LeBron is sitting pretty in the top ten of many Heat franchise records. He sits fourth in scoring and assists, eighth in steals and three-points made. Although his departure from the Heat surprised franchise, his iconic No. 6 jersey will hang from the rafters once he retires.

Honorable Mention: Glen Rice

The first franchise player of the Heat, Glen Rice spent six seasons in South Beach. Rice led the team to just two playoff appearances. He never made an All-Star appearance with the Heat but he still holds several franchise records like most minutes played in a single game, and highest free throw shooting percentage.

He also ranks third in the all-time scoring list, ninth in rebounds and assists, and third in three-pointers made.