October 1, 2008
Mar 27, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Shelvin Mack (8) defends Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers (15) in the fourth quarter of their game at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 99-86. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Seven years ago, John Hollinger took an in-depth look at the 2008-2009 Heat. He claimed that speed was the team’s biggest strength, but that they would need to work on their interior defense.
He also predicted that Miami would go 39-43, coming in ninth in the Eastern Conference.
Ironically, they ended their season with a 43-39 record, making them third in their division and fifth in their conference.