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The Good, Bad and Miami Heat Culture: Finding momentum

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 27: The Miami Heat huddles up against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 27, 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 Oscar Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 27: The Miami Heat huddles up against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 27, 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 Oscar Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
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MIAMI, FL – OCTOBER 24: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat presents head coach David Fizdale of the New York Knicks with a jersey after the game at American Airlines Arena on October 24, 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 24: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat presents head coach David Fizdale of the New York Knicks with a jersey after the game at American Airlines Arena on October 24, 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)

Heat Culture

Between just two games this week, there were some great moments for the Culture.

Former Heat assistant coach David Fizdale was across the court as Knicks head coach, and he and Wade shared a moment after the game.

Fizdale was an assistant with the Heat from 2008-2016, leaving the Heat the same year that Wade left for the Chicago Bulls.

"“He really was the glue in our coaching staff,” said Wade. “He meant a lot to this organization and our championship run that we had here.”"

Then to add to the emotional evening, Chris Bosh was in attendance. Everyone was so happy to see him, especially Spoelstra (who almost picked him up after the game because he was so excited).

Bosh had blood clots and multiple doctors — including the Heat’s team doctor — diagnosed his case as a career-ending injury.

After a difficult departure seemingly infused with a little anger towards the front office, Bosh was of course still welcomed back to the arena with open arms, by fans and the team alike.

"“It just reminds you what a great league this association is,” Spoelstra said after the game. “You want to develop meaningful relationships with people at the end of the day and have great memories.”"

And after the game against the Trailblazers, Wade and CJ McCollum swapped jerseys in respect of Wade’s #OneLastDance.

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Needless to say, it was an emotional, yet wonderful week of postgame interactions; one that truly showed the reach of Miami Heat Culture.

Here’s to an upcoming week full of more successful Miami Heat Basketball.

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