While it’s, at times, the butt of jokes and playful mockery amongst fans from the other 29 fanbases — over the years, Heat folk lore always ponder with the question: Does that guy fit the #HEATCulture™?
Whether it’s the ruthless conditioning, the infamous body-fat test, selfless mentality, it seems as every free agent linked to Miami — which, nowadays, seems like most of them — or trade candidate is asked that question when discussing their potential fit with the organization.
A few notable players who have absolutely fit that bill, some better than others. A few recent examples were Jae Crowder, who was acquired at the 2020 trade deadline, James Johnson, Josh Richardson, Gabe Vincent, Max Strus and, most importantly, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo.