The national media may be down on the Miami Heat, but head coach Erik Spoelstra isn't having any of it. Spo told ESPN's Brian Windhorst that the Heat would give the media "a reason to come to Miami this year." That's the type of statement that should have Heat fans excited about the team playing the underdog role again.
On paper, there may not be many reasons to like the Heat's chances. But in a banged-up Eastern Conference, it's clear that Spo believes there's a path for the Heat to be relevant this season.