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Round Table: The 2016-17 Miami Heat End Of Season Awards

By All U Can Heat Staff

Apr 10, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra cheers on during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 124-121 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra cheers on during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 124-121 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 5, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Miami Heat forward James Johnson (16) celebrates a three point basket in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. The Heat won 112-99. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Miami Heat forward James Johnson (16) celebrates a three point basket in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. The Heat won 112-99. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Best Redemption Story

Goldberg: James Johnson losing 30 pounds, getting ripped and saving his NBA career. This was a dude who was almost out of the league, then found his footing in Miami. The Heat got him straight, and Johnson improved his game and his standing in the league. From a dude who signed a one-year, minimum deal to someone who will likely be signing an eight-figure salary this summer. Johnson is one of the best stories of the season.

Sanning: James Johnson’s bounce back year that ultimately saved what was quickly becoming a mediocre career. After arriving in Miami, Johnson took on the Heat’s training regime and wound up in the best shape he’s ever been in during his 8-year journeyman career, leading to career-highs in nearly every statistical category.

Mora:  Have to agree with Wes.  His story is just amazing.  James Johnson was the only player that made the most drastic change from the start of the season to the end.  He just became a different more improved player with a better mentality and more than anything IQ for the game of basketball.  He stepped up his game to the next level and was even a solid option as a starter in the last games.  He is definitely a Heat lifer and I can’t wait to see him next season.  

Smith: Dion Waiters. From signing for the minimum and somewhat unwanted around the league, to becoming the missing piece as the season concluded due to an untimely ankle injury. Waiters’ back-to-back 33-point games, his game-winners against the Warriors and the Cavs and his readiness to distribute to his teammates were just of the features of a breakout season for Waiters Island.

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