NBA: All-Time Starting 5 of the Miami Heat

Guard – Tim Hardaway

Tim Hardaway

One of the players acquired by Pat Riley during his tenure as head coach and team president, Tim Hardaway arrived in Miami via a midseason trade with the Golden State Warriors. Hardaway, already one of the best point guards of the era, was a two-time All-Star with the Heat. His slick crossover even got more popular.

Hardaway ranks eighth in the Heat’s all-time scoring list, second in assists, sixth in steals, and first in three-pointers made. He also probably holds the most ankles broken during his tenure as a player. With Hardaway was the main playmaker, the Heat made the playoffs six times.

Honorable Mention: Mario Chalmers

There have been only a few guards who made an impact for the Heat and one of them was Mario Chalmers. A second-round pick, Chalmers helped the Heat win two NBA championships. He also ranks third in the Heat’s all-time assists leaderboard, second in steals, and fourth in three-pointers made.