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The Good, Bad and Miami Heat Culture: Effort is not the problem

By Lauren Gewirtz

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 20: Goran Dragic #7 of the Miami Heat handles the ball against the Charlotte Hornets on October 20, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 20: Goran Dragic #7 of the Miami Heat handles the ball against the Charlotte Hornets on October 20, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – OCTOBER 20: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat address the crowd about his last season prior to the game between the Miami Heat and the Charlotte Hornets at American Airlines Arena on October 20, 2018 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – OCTOBER 20: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat address the crowd about his last season prior to the game between the Miami Heat and the Charlotte Hornets at American Airlines Arena on October 20, 2018 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

The Culture

This week in Heat Culture involves Dwyane Wade, Udonis Haslem and a special moment for fans.

In the home opener against the Hornets, Wade and Haslem addressed the crowd before the game, thanking everyone for supporting the team.

It was a moment that was certainly brief but oh so meaningful, given that this is officially Wade’s #OneLastDance.

It’s safe to say almost everyone was in their feelings at this point.

Then, as anyone could and should expect, Wade was greeted by a standing ovation from the hyped up home crowd, upon entering the game off the bench.

It may have been the first time this season, but it certainly will not be the last.

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Wade once said he did not want a Kobe Bryant farewell tour, but in the end, everyone knows he will be getting much more than that. Especially given his brief absence from South Florida.

While Haslem rarely plays anymore and Wade is coming off the bench (at least for now), it is still obvious that they have both helped engrain Heat Culture into the minds of everyone on the team going into this season.

From James Johnson to Derrick Jones Jr., the entire roster is built for Miami Heat Basketball, through and through.

Down 26 points against the Hornets? Of course we are not going to quit. We’re missing shots left and right? Do not worry, because someone is going to get the rebound. Make a mistake? It’s fine, just fix it next time.

This mentality has, at least in pretty large part, defined the Heat and what they are trying to make of the season.

Next. Miami Heat: What the team is missing two games in. dark

Let us see what next week holds.

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