Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) dribbles the ball against Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) (Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports)
In the 2020-2021 NBA Playoffs, the Miami Heat were swept by the Milwaukee Bucks, who ultimately won the NBA championship. After losing a close Game 1 in the first round, the Heat looked jaded and lacking effort after a long season.
Not only was there a lack of effort from Miami, but there was also a clear gap between the talent on both teams. While the Heat have some great players, they don’t have anyone on the level of Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokoumpo.