These 6 Heat legends have their jersey numbers hanging in the rafters.
The Heat have made 25 career playoff appearances, winning three championships along the way. Throughout their history, they’ve had several franchise legends worthy of having their jerseys raised to the rafters. Let’s highlight the career accomplishments of these players.
1 – Chris Bosh
Bosh played the first seven seasons of his career with the Raptors before spending his final six seasons with the Heat. He made the All-Star team in every season with the franchise and won two championships. Over 384 career games with Miami, Bosh averaged 18.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists.
3 – Dwyane Wade
The Heat selected Wade with the fifth pick in the 2003 NBA Draft. He made 13 All-Star teams, finished in the top 10 in MVP voting seven times, and won three championships. During the 2008-09 season, he led the league in scoring, averaging 30.2 points. Wade spent the first 13 seasons of his career with Miami before returning to the franchise after brief stints with the Bulls and Cavaliers. Across 948 career games with the Heat, he averaged 22.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.6 steals.
10 – Tim Hardaway
Hardaway was traded from the Warriors to the Heat during the 1995-96 season. He made two All-Star teams with Miami and finished in the top six in MVP voting twice. His best season with the franchise came in 1996-97 when he averaged 20.3 points, 8.6 assists, and 1.9 steals. Over 367 career games with the Heat, Hardaway averaged 17.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 7.8 assists, 1.5 steals, and 2.2 three-pointers.
32 – Shaquille O’Neal
O’Neal played only 205 regular-season games with the Heat, but his impact was undeniable. He made three All-Star teams with the franchise and finished second in MVP voting for the 2004-05 season. The following year, he helped Miami win the 2005-06 championship, marking his fourth career title. A Hall of Famer, O’Neal averaged 19.6 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks during his time with the Heat.
33 – Alonzo Mourning
Mourning joined the Heat before the 1995-96 season and became a defensive force. He made five All-Star teams with Miami, won Defensive Player of the Year twice, and finished in the top three in MVP voting twice. Mourning was also part of the 2005-06 championship team. Across 593 career games with the Heat, he averaged 16.0 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks.
40 – Udonis Haslem
Haslem played 20 NBA seasons, all with the Heat. While he never made an All-Star team, he played a key role in three championship runs. His best individual season came in 2007-08 when he averaged 12.0 points and 9.0 rebounds over 49 games. In his final seven seasons, he appeared in no more than 16 games each year. Across 879 career games, Haslem averaged 7.5 points and 6.6 rebounds. His impact on the Heat, however, went far beyond the box score.
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