Miami Heat | Team Name Origin (2024)

Founded: 1988
Team Owner: Micky Arison
Head Coach: Erik Spoelstra
Team Icon: Dwyane Wade
Overall Record: 1085-999
D-League Affiliate: Sioux Falls Skyforce
Championships: 2006, 2012, 2013
Arena: American Airlines Arena
Arena Capacity: 19,600
Arena Co-Tenants: Miami Sol (WNBA)
City: Miami, FL
Website: www.heat.com

Miami Heat | Team Name Origin (1)

Not much to see here as the Miami Heat gained its name from yes, a name-the-team contest. Many ideas were submitted which included Floridians, Beaches, and Suntans. But ultimately the Heat somehow edged out Suntans and the rest is history.

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