On July 23, 2018, the Miami Heat fanbase was met with an unsuspecting piece of news.
Chet Kammerer, Miami’s vice president of player personnel and assistant general manager, would be stepping down from his post ahead of the 2018-19 season.
Though Kammerer will still be working with Miami in a lessened role, his decision mirrors that of another team staple. Fox Sports Sun broadcaster Tony Fiorentino commentated his final season of Heat Basketball this year, having been with the organization since its first year.
A member of Miami’s front office, Kammerer has the seldom recognized role that, while having a metric ton of influence, doesn’t come with the same identification as the head coach, general manager or team president.