Player exit review: Goran Dragic had a year to remember with the Miami Heat

What We Learned

Besides that Dragic is prone to losing teeth, of course.

Well, for starters, that Miami found itself one heck of a point guard.

Although many were excited when Dragic first signed on with the Heat, they were worried he did not exactly fit the system. And playing alongside Wade, he did not. He was not able to push the tempo, a key part of his offensive success. But given the chance to run the show his way? Totally different story.

We also see how much the sharp-shooter has bought into the culture that president Pat Riley has helped to create.

Not once did he even ever dream of giving up, a mindset that without a doubt helped build the organization’s legacy. Even when the team was so beat up, there were only three available guys off the bench; even when a good part of Heat Nation hopped aboard the Tank Train; even when a playoff push seemed impossible, Dragic never stopped giving the team his all.

He has also developed a close bond with many of his new teammates, including Dion Waiters and James Johnson, two guys the front office is dying to re-sign. And you better believe Dragic will do everything in his power to help convince them to do so.

While Wade may always be associated as the face of the franchise, and many are looking at Justise Winslow as next in line, it seems for now, Dragic embodies all that is Miami Heat Basketball.