The Miami Heat may not be viewed as a legitimate title contender this season, but they currently hold a 41-24 record and should be viewed as a playoff threat. Miami appears headed in the right direction and could be viewed in the same tier as the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers with another key acquisition.
The Lakers and Clippers are apt comparisons for Miami because the Heat may need to pair a true superstar with the likes of Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro to reach the upper echelon of NBA squads—a superstar like Giannis Antetokounmpo, perhaps?