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Ultimate Standings: After LeBron, Miami Heat rise to No. 21 in franchise rankings

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Miami Heat

Overall: 21
Title track: T18
Ownership: 7
Coaching: 45
Players: 19
Fan relations: 10
Affordability: 49
Stadium experience: 23
Bang for the buck: 74
Change from last year: +13

Despite last season's hiccup resulting from injuries, and an unexpected trip to the NBA lottery, the Heat maintain legitimate expectations of competing for championships almost every season.