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Roster

NO PLAYER NAME POS HT WT DOB COL
0 Josh Richardson SF 6-5 200 September 15, 1993 Tennessee
2 Wayne Ellington SG 6-4 207 November 29, 1987 UNC
3 Dwyane Wade SG 6-4 220 January 17, 1982 Marquette
5 Derrick Jones Jr. SF 6-6 210 February 15, 1997 UNLV
7 Goran Dragić PG 6-4 190 May 6, 1986  
8 Tyler Johnson PG 6-3 186 May 7, 1992 Fresno State
9 Kelly Olynyk PF 7-0 240 April 19, 1991 Gonzaga
11 Dion Waiters SG 6-3 215 December 10, 1991 Syracuse
12 Matt Williams SG 6-5 210 October 14, 1993 Central Florida
13 Bam Adebayo C 6-9 255 July 18, 1997 Kentucky
14 Derrick Walton PG 6-0 189 April 3, 1995 Michigan
15 Okaro White PF 6-8 205 August 13, 1992 Florida State
16 James Johnson PF 6-7 240 February 20, 1987 Wake Forest
17 Rodney McGruder SG 6-4 205 July 29, 1991 Kansas State
20 Justise Winslow PF 6-6 222 March 26, 1996 Duke
21 Hassan Whiteside C 7-0 265 June 13, 1989 Marshall
22 Luke Babbitt SF 6-9 225 June 20, 1989 Nevada
25 Jordan Mickey PF 6-8 235 July 9, 1994 LSU
40 Udonis Haslem C 6-8 235 June 9, 1980 Florida


Regular Season Per Game


Player Pos Age G GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Goran Dragić PG 31 75 75 31.7 17.3 4.1 4.8 0.8 0.2 2.2 14.3 6.5 .450 4.0 1.5 .370 3.6 2.9 .801
Josh Richardson SF 24 81 81 33.2 12.9 3.5 2.9 1.5 0.9 1.7 10.9 4.9 .451 4.1 1.6 .378 1.8 1.5 .845
Kelly Olynyk PF 26 76 22 23.4 11.5 5.7 2.7 0.8 0.5 1.9 8.4 4.2 .497 3.7 1.4 .379 2.3 1.8 .770
Wayne Ellington SG 30 77 2 26.5 11.2 2.8 1.0 0.7 0.1 0.7 9.1 3.7 .407 7.5 2.9 .392 1.0 0.9 .859
Tyler Johnson PG 25 72 39 28.5 11.7 3.4 2.3 0.8 0.5 1.1 9.9 4.3 .435 4.5 1.7 .367 1.8 1.5 .822
James Johnson PF 30 73 41 26.6 10.8 4.9 3.8 1.0 0.7 1.9 8.4 4.2 .503 2.5 0.8 .308 2.2 1.5 .698
Hassan Whiteside C 28 54 54 25.3 14.0 11.4 1.0 0.7 1.7 1.7 10.7 5.8 .540 0.0 0.0 1.000 3.4 2.4 .703
Justise Winslow PF 21 68 25 24.7 7.8 5.4 2.2 0.8 0.5 1.1 7.2 3.0 .424 1.9 0.7 .380 1.5 1.0 .635
Bam Adebayo C 20 69 19 19.8 6.9 5.5 1.5 0.5 0.6 1.0 4.9 2.5 .512 0.1 0.0 .000 2.6 1.9 .721
Dion Waiters SG 26 30 30 30.6 14.3 2.6 3.8 0.8 0.3 2.3 13.7 5.4 .398 5.7 1.7 .306 2.3 1.7 .739
Dwyane Wade SG 36 21 0 22.2 12.0 3.4 3.1 0.9 0.7 2.3 11.8 4.8 .409 2.0 0.4 .220 2.6 2.0 .745
Jordan Mickey PF 23 23 3 12.3 4.0 3.5 0.4 0.3 0.4 0.8 3.6 1.7 .476 0.7 0.1 .125 0.8 0.6 .684
Rodney McGruder SG 26 18 2 16.6 5.1 1.8 0.9 0.4 0.2 0.2 4.1 2.0 .493 1.9 0.8 .429 0.4 0.2 .500
Derrick Jones Jr. SF 20 14 8 15.1 3.7 2.4 0.4 0.2 0.6 0.4 3.5 1.4 .388 1.1 0.2 .188 1.3 0.8 .611
Luke Babbitt SF 28 13 5 11.2 2.5 1.2 0.4 0.1 0.2 0.3 3.6 0.8 .234 3.5 0.8 .244 0.0 0.0  
Derrick Walton PG 22 16 0 9.2 1.8 1.0 1.0 0.4 0.2 0.1 1.6 0.5 .320 1.1 0.4 .412 0.4 0.4 1.000
Okaro White PF 25 6 4 13.3 3.3 1.8 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2 2.7 1.2 .438 1.8 0.7 .364 0.5 0.3 .667
Udonis Haslem C 37 14 0 5.1 0.6 0.7 0.4 0.0 0.1 0.1 1.1 0.2 .200 0.6 0.1 .125 0.1 0.1 .500
Matt Williams SG 24 3 0 3.7 1.7 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 2.0 0.7 .333 1.7 0.3 .200 0.0 0.0  
Team Totals     82 82 243.0 103.4 43.5 22.7 7.6 5.3 14.4 85.3 38.8 .455 30.6 11.0 .360 19.5 14.7 .755

Playoff Per Game


Player Pos Age G GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Goran Dragić PG 31 5 5 31.2 18.6 2.6 4.6 1.0 0.0 3.0 15.0 7.0 .467 4.2 1.6 .381 4.4 3.0 .682
Dwyane Wade SG 36 5 0 25.4 16.6 4.2 3.6 1.4 0.2 2.2 14.0 6.2 .443 0.8 0.0 .000 5.2 4.2 .808
Kelly Olynyk PF 26 5 0 29.2 12.8 4.6 3.8 1.4 1.2 1.6 8.8 4.2 .477 3.8 1.6 .421 4.0 2.8 .700
James Johnson PF 30 5 5 32.2 12.4 6.0 4.8 1.2 1.2 2.0 8.4 4.6 .548 2.6 1.4 .538 2.8 1.8 .643
Justise Winslow PF 21 5 0 25.0 9.8 6.6 2.6 0.8 0.8 1.6 8.4 3.0 .357 3.8 1.4 .368 3.4 2.4 .706
Josh Richardson SF 24 5 5 26.0 8.4 3.0 2.8 2.2 1.0 1.0 8.0 3.0 .375 3.8 1.2 .316 1.4 1.2 .857
Tyler Johnson PG 25 5 5 16.2 8.0 1.6 0.8 0.4 0.0 0.4 5.2 2.8 .538 2.0 1.2 .600 1.4 1.2 .857
Wayne Ellington SG 30 5 0 20.2 7.8 1.6 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.6 7.0 2.4 .343 6.0 2.4 .400 0.6 0.6 1.000
Hassan Whiteside C 28 5 5 15.4 5.2 6.0 0.2 0.0 1.2 2.4 4.0 1.8 .450 0.0 0.0   2.6 1.6 .615
Bam Adebayo C 20 5 0 15.4 3.4 4.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.4 3.0 1.4 .467 0.2 0.0 .000 2.8 0.6 .214
Rodney McGruder SG 26 4 0 4.0 0.5 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.3 .250 0.5 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0  
Luke Babbitt SF 28 2 0 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  
Team Totals     5 5 240.0 103.4 41.0 23.8 8.8 6.4 16.0 82.8 36.6 .442 27.6 10.8 .391 28.6 19.4 .678

Regular Season Per 36 Mins


Player Pos Age G GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Goran Dragić PG 31 75 75 31.7 19.6 4.6 5.4 1.0 0.2 2.5 16.3 7.3 .450 4.5 1.7 .370 4.1 3.3 .801
Kelly Olynyk PF 26 76 22 23.4 17.6 8.7 4.2 1.3 0.7 3.0 12.9 6.4 .497 5.7 2.1 .379 3.5 2.7 .770
Wayne Ellington SG 30 77 2 26.5 15.2 3.8 1.4 0.9 0.1 0.9 12.3 5.0 .407 10.2 4.0 .392 1.4 1.2 .859
Josh Richardson SF 24 81 81 33.2 14.0 3.8 3.1 1.6 1.0 1.9 11.8 5.3 .451 4.5 1.7 .378 1.9 1.6 .845
Hassan Whiteside C 28 54 54 25.3 19.9 16.3 1.4 1.0 2.5 2.4 15.3 8.2 .540 0.1 0.1 1.000 4.8 3.4 .703
James Johnson PF 30 73 41 26.6 14.6 6.6 5.2 1.3 0.9 2.6 11.4 5.7 .503 3.4 1.1 .308 3.0 2.1 .698
Tyler Johnson PG 25 72 39 28.5 14.8 4.4 2.9 1.1 0.6 1.4 12.5 5.4 .435 5.7 2.1 .367 2.3 1.9 .822
Bam Adebayo C 20 69 19 19.8 12.6 10.0 2.7 0.8 1.1 1.7 8.9 4.6 .512 0.2 0.0 .000 4.7 3.4 .721
Justise Winslow PF 21 68 25 24.7 11.3 7.9 3.2 1.2 0.7 1.6 10.5 4.4 .424 2.8 1.0 .380 2.2 1.4 .635
Dion Waiters SG 26 30 30 30.6 16.8 3.0 4.4 0.9 0.4 2.7 16.1 6.4 .398 6.7 2.0 .306 2.7 2.0 .739
Dwyane Wade SG 36 21 0 22.2 19.4 5.5 5.0 1.5 1.2 3.7 19.0 7.8 .409 3.2 0.7 .220 4.2 3.2 .745
Jordan Mickey PF 23 23 3 12.3 11.8 10.3 1.1 0.8 1.3 2.3 10.4 4.9 .476 2.0 0.3 .125 2.4 1.6 .684
Rodney McGruder SG 26 18 2 16.6 11.0 4.0 2.0 1.0 0.4 0.5 8.8 4.3 .493 4.2 1.8 .429 1.0 0.5 .500
Derrick Jones Jr. SF 20 14 8 15.1 8.8 5.8 1.0 0.5 1.5 1.0 8.3 3.2 .388 2.7 0.5 .188 3.1 1.9 .611
Derrick Walton PG 22 16 0 9.2 7.1 3.9 3.9 1.7 0.7 0.5 6.1 2.0 .320 4.2 1.7 .412 1.5 1.5 1.000
Luke Babbitt SF 28 13 5 11.2 8.2 3.7 1.2 0.2 0.5 1.0 11.7 2.7 .234 11.2 2.7 .244 0.0 0.0  
Udonis Haslem C 37 14 0 5.1 4.0 5.0 2.5 0.0 1.0 1.0 7.5 1.5 .200 4.0 0.5 .125 1.0 0.5 .500
Okaro White PF 25 6 4 13.3 9.0 5.0 0.9 0.5 0.5 0.5 7.2 3.2 .438 5.0 1.8 .364 1.4 0.9 .667
Matt Williams SG 24 3 0 3.7 16.4 3.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.3 19.6 6.5 .333 16.4 3.3 .200 0.0 0.0  
Team Totals     82 82 243.0 103.4 41.0 23.8 8.8 6.4 16.0 82.8 36.6 .442 27.6 10.8 .391 28.6 19.4 .678

Playoff Per 36 Mins


Player Pos Age G GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Dwyane Wade SG 36 5 0 25.4 23.5 6.0 5.1 2.0 0.3 3.1 19.8 8.8 .443 1.1 0.0 .000 7.4 6.0 .808
Goran Dragić PG 31 5 5 31.2 21.5 3.0 5.3 1.2 0.0 3.5 17.3 8.1 .467 4.8 1.8 .381 5.1 3.5 .682
Tyler Johnson PG 25 5 5 16.2 17.8 3.6 1.8 0.9 0.0 0.9 11.6 6.2 .538 4.4 2.7 .600 3.1 2.7 .857
Kelly Olynyk PF 26 5 0 29.2 15.8 5.7 4.7 1.7 1.5 2.0 10.8 5.2 .477 4.7 2.0 .421 4.9 3.5 .700
Justise Winslow PF 21 5 0 25.0 14.1 9.5 3.7 1.2 1.2 2.3 12.1 4.3 .357 5.5 2.0 .368 4.9 3.5 .706
James Johnson PF 30 5 5 32.2 13.9 6.7 5.4 1.3 1.3 2.2 9.4 5.1 .548 2.9 1.6 .538 3.1 2.0 .643
Wayne Ellington SG 30 5 0 20.2 13.9 2.9 1.1 0.7 0.7 1.1 12.5 4.3 .343 10.7 4.3 .400 1.1 1.1 1.000
Hassan Whiteside C 28 5 5 15.4 12.2 14.0 0.5 0.0 2.8 5.6 9.4 4.2 .450 0.0 0.0   6.1 3.7 .615
Josh Richardson SF 24 5 5 26.0 11.6 4.2 3.9 3.0 1.4 1.4 11.1 4.2 .375 5.3 1.7 .316 1.9 1.7 .857
Bam Adebayo C 20 5 0 15.4 7.9 9.4 0.0 0.0 0.9 0.9 7.0 3.3 .467 0.5 0.0 .000 6.5 1.4 .214
Rodney McGruder SG 26 4 0 4.0 4.5 9.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.0 2.3 .250 4.5 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0  
Luke Babbitt SF 28 2 0 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 12.0 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  

Regular Season Totals


Player Pos Age GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Goran Dragić PG 31 75 75 2378 1296 306 359 63 12 166 1075 484 .450 300 111 .370 271 217 .801
Josh Richardson SF 24 81 81 2689 1045 285 231 121 75 140 885 399 .451 336 127 .378 142 120 .845
Kelly Olynyk PF 26 76 22 1779 872 431 207 62 35 147 636 316 .497 280 106 .379 174 134 .770
Wayne Ellington SG 30 77 2 2041 864 218 79 53 8 52 700 285 .407 579 227 .392 78 67 .859
Tyler Johnson PG 25 72 39 2052 843 248 165 60 34 81 711 309 .435 324 119 .367 129 106 .822
James Johnson PF 30 73 41 1943 788 358 280 70 51 141 614 309 .503 185 57 .308 162 113 .698
Hassan Whiteside C 28 54 54 1364 754 618 54 37 94 92 578 312 .540 2 2 1.000 182 128 .703
Justise Winslow PF 21 68 25 1680 529 370 148 54 33 77 488 207 .424 129 49 .380 104 66 .635
Bam Adebayo C 20 69 19 1368 477 381 101 32 41 66 340 174 .512 7 0 .000 179 129 .721
Dion Waiters SG 26 30 30 918 429 77 113 23 9 70 410 163 .398 170 52 .306 69 51 .739
Dwyane Wade SG 36 21 0 467 252 71 65 19 15 48 247 101 .409 41 9 .220 55 41 .745
Jordan Mickey PF 23 23 3 284 93 81 9 6 10 18 82 39 .476 16 2 .125 19 13 .684
Rodney McGruder SG 26 18 2 299 91 33 17 8 3 4 73 36 .493 35 15 .429 8 4 .500
Derrick Jones Jr. SF 20 14 8 212 52 34 6 3 9 6 49 19 .388 16 3 .188 18 11 .611
Luke Babbitt SF 28 13 5 145 33 15 5 1 2 4 47 11 .234 45 11 .244 0 0  
Derrick Walton PG 22 16 0 147 29 16 16 7 3 2 25 8 .320 17 7 .412 6 6 1.000
Okaro White PF 25 6 4 80 20 11 2 1 1 1 16 7 .438 11 4 .364 3 2 .667
Udonis Haslem C 37 14 0 72 8 10 5 0 2 2 15 3 .200 8 1 .125 2 1 .500
Matt Williams SG 24 3 0 11 5 1 0 0 0 1 6 2 .333 5 1 .200 0 0  
Team Totals     82 82 19929 8480 3564 1862 620 437 1118 6997 3184 .455 2506 903 .360 1601 1209 .755

Playoff Totals


Player Pos Age GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Goran Dragić PG 31 5 5 156 93 13 23 5 0 15 75 35 .467 21 8 .381 22 15 .682
Dwyane Wade SG 36 5 0 127 83 21 18 7 1 11 70 31 .443 4 0 .000 26 21 .808
Kelly Olynyk PF 26 5 0 146 64 23 19 7 6 8 44 21 .477 19 8 .421 20 14 .700
James Johnson PF 30 5 5 161 62 30 24 6 6 10 42 23 .548 13 7 .538 14 9 .643
Justise Winslow PF 21 5 0 125 49 33 13 4 4 8 42 15 .357 19 7 .368 17 12 .706
Josh Richardson SF 24 5 5 130 42 15 14 11 5 5 40 15 .375 19 6 .316 7 6 .857
Tyler Johnson PG 25 5 5 81 40 8 4 2 0 2 26 14 .538 10 6 .600 7 6 .857
Wayne Ellington SG 30 5 0 101 39 8 3 2 2 3 35 12 .343 30 12 .400 3 3 1.000
Hassan Whiteside C 28 5 5 77 26 30 1 0 6 12 20 9 .450 0 0   13 8 .615
Bam Adebayo C 20 5 0 77 17 20 0 0 2 2 15 7 .467 1 0 .000 14 3 .214
Rodney McGruder SG 26 4 0 16 2 4 0 0 0 0 4 1 .250 2 0 .000 0 0  
Luke Babbitt SF 28 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 0 0   0 0  
Team Totals     5 5 1200 517 205 119 44 32 76 414 183 .442 138 54 .391 143 97 .678

Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Hassan Whiteside Starter/Star (1.1) 25.3 High (1.2) 14.0 11.4 1.0 2.4 76.03 Classic rim-protecting center anchoring Miami’s interior defense; Whiteside controlled the glass and erased shots around the basket, pairing elite rebounding (11.4 RPG) with strong shot-blocking presence while finishing efficiently on rolls and dump-offs in the half court.  
Goran Dragić Starter/Star (1.1) 31.7 High (1.2) 17.3 4.1 4.8 1.0 71.81 Left-handed slashing lead guard who ran Miami’s offense with pace and downhill drives; Dragić consistently pressured defenses in pick-and-roll, mixing rim attacks with pull-up jumpers while leading the team in scoring during the regular season. NBA All-Star (2018)
Dion Waiters Starter/Star (1.1) 30.6 High (1.2) 14.3 2.6 3.8 1.1 57.55 Shot-creating wing tasked with generating offense late in the clock; Waiters leaned heavily on isolation scoring and pull-up jumpers while also functioning as a secondary ball-handler beside Dragić in Miami’s perimeter-driven attack.  
Josh Richardson Starter/Star (1.1) 33.2 High (1.2) 12.9 3.5 2.9 2.4 57.29 Versatile two-way wing who thrived as Miami’s primary perimeter stopper while expanding his offensive game; Richardson knocked down threes at a strong clip and added defensive disruption with steals and blocks from the guard spot.  
James Johnson Key Contributor (1.05) 26.6 Medium (1.1) 10.8 4.9 3.8 1.7 48.97 Point-forward style power forward who operated as a connective playmaker in Erik Spoelstra’s offense; Johnson pushed the ball in transition, created off the dribble, and contributed across the stat sheet with rebounds, assists, and defensive activity.  
Kelly Olynyk Key Contributor (1.05) 23.4 Medium (1.1) 11.5 5.7 2.7 1.3 48.97 Stretch big who gave Miami lineup flexibility by spacing the floor beyond the arc while still facilitating offense from the elbows; Olynyk’s passing instincts and scoring touch made him a useful offensive hub with second units. Sixth Man of the Year voting – 6th (2018)
Dwyane Wade Key Contributor (1.05) 22.2 Medium (1.1) 12.0 3.4 3.1 1.6 46.43 Veteran playmaking guard returning to Miami midseason and stabilizing bench units; Wade relied on craft and mid-range scoring rather than burst, creating offense in the half court and providing leadership for a younger roster. Sixth Man of the Year voting – 10th (2018)
Tyler Johnson Key Contributor (1.05) 28.5 Medium (1.1) 11.7 3.4 2.3 1.3 43.20 Combo guard who filled multiple backcourt roles, spacing the floor with perimeter shooting while handling secondary playmaking duties; Johnson’s versatility allowed Miami to shuffle guard rotations throughout the season.  
Justise Winslow Key Contributor (1.05) 24.7 Medium (1.1) 7.8 5.4 2.2 1.3 38.58 Defensive-minded forward often deployed as a switchable stopper across multiple positions; Winslow focused on rebounding and ball movement while gradually expanding his outside shooting within Miami’s motion offense.  
Wayne Ellington Key Contributor (1.05) 26.5 Medium (1.1) 11.2 2.8 1.0 0.8 36.50 Movement shooter whose constant off-ball motion stretched defenses; Ellington launched a high volume of threes coming off screens and dribble-handoffs, giving Miami valuable spacing in half-court sets. Sixth Man of the Year voting – 5th (2018)
Bam Adebayo Key Contributor (1.05) 19.8 Low (1.0) 6.9 5.5 1.5 1.1 31.50 Energetic young big providing rim running, offensive rebounding, and defensive mobility off the bench; Adebayo flashed switchability and passing feel that hinted at a larger future role in Miami’s system. Rising Stars Challenge (2018)
Jordan Mickey Bench (1.0) 12.3 Low (1.0) 4.0 3.5 0.4 0.7 17.20 Reserve interior big used primarily for energy minutes; Mickey contributed with hustle rebounds and occasional weak-side rim protection when Miami rotated deeper into the frontcourt.  
Rodney McGruder Bench (1.0) 16.6 Low (1.0) 5.1 1.8 0.9 0.6 16.80 Defensive-first wing whose role centered on perimeter containment and spot-up shooting; McGruder provided steady depth minutes when Miami needed physical defense on opposing guards.  
Derrick Jones Jr. Bench (1.0) 15.1 Low (1.0) 3.7 2.4 0.4 0.8 14.60 High-energy athletic forward used situationally for transition play and defensive versatility; Jones’ length and leaping ability translated into blocks, rebounds, and occasional highlight finishes.  
Okaro White Bench (1.0) 13.3 Low (1.0) 3.3 1.8 0.3 0.4 11.60 Depth forward filling spot minutes in a small sample of games, spacing the floor with occasional perimeter shooting while providing basic defensive coverage in Miami’s rotation.  
Luke Babbitt Bench (1.0) 11.2 Low (1.0) 2.5 1.2 0.4 0.3 8.80 Floor-spacing specialist whose primary function was stretching defenses with three-point attempts; limited minutes reflected Miami’s shifting wing rotation during the season.  
Derrick Walton Bench (1.0) 9.2 Low (1.0) 1.8 1.0 1.0 0.6 8.80 Rookie guard used sparingly as a depth ball-handler, focusing on basic playmaking and perimeter defense in short appearances off the bench.  
Matt Williams Bench (1.0) 3.7 Low (1.0) 1.7 0.3 0.0 0.0 4.00 End-of-rotation guard appearing in only a handful of games, mostly providing situational shooting in limited minutes late in the season.  
Udonis Haslem Bench (1.0) 5.1 Low (1.0) 0.6 0.7 0.4 0.1 3.60 Veteran locker-room leader whose on-court role was minimal; Haslem’s value came primarily through mentorship and maintaining Miami’s culture while appearing briefly in select games. NBA Champion (2006, 2012, 2013)
TEAM TOTALS 243.0 103.4 43.5 22.7 12.9 365.00 Balanced roster built around guard-driven offense and committee scoring; Miami relied on perimeter shooting, versatile forwards, and strong interior rebounding to remain competitive throughout the regular season.  

Playoff Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Goran Dragić Starter/Star (1.1) 31.2 High (1.2) 18.6 2.6 4.6 1.0 70.75 Primary offensive engine in Miami’s playoff backcourt, operating as a downhill pick-and-roll scorer who repeatedly attacked Philadelphia’s drop coverage. Dragić carried much of the half-court creation load, mixing drives with pull-up jumpers while averaging 18.6 PPG and leading the team in scoring during the series. NBA All-Star (2018)
James Johnson Starter/Star (1.1) 32.2 Medium (1.1) 12.4 6.0 4.8 2.4 62.80 Functioned as Miami’s point-forward throughout the series, initiating offense from the elbows and pushing the ball in transition. Johnson’s physical defense and all-around stat line—nearly five assists per game with defensive playmaking—made him one of the team’s most versatile contributors.  
Kelly Olynyk Key Contributor (1.05) 29.2 Medium (1.1) 12.8 4.6 3.8 2.6 54.36 Stretch-big catalyst for Miami’s second unit who often flipped the floor with quick-release threes and clever passing. Olynyk’s ability to space the court and facilitate offense from the perimeter created matchup problems for Philadelphia’s traditional frontcourt defenders.  
Dwyane Wade Key Contributor (1.05) 25.4 High (1.2) 16.6 4.2 3.6 1.6 51.91 Veteran shot creator who briefly swung the momentum of the series—most notably with a vintage scoring burst in Game 2. Wade relied on craft, mid-range pull-ups, and post footwork to generate offense against younger defenders. Sixth Man of the Year voting – 10th (2018)
Justise Winslow Key Contributor (1.05) 25.0 Medium (1.1) 9.8 6.6 2.6 1.6 47.51 Defensive-minded forward whose role centered on switching across positions and crashing the glass. Winslow’s rebounding and defensive versatility stood out, especially when Miami leaned on smaller lineups to match Philadelphia’s pace.  
Josh Richardson Starter/Star (1.1) 26.0 Medium (1.1) 8.4 3.0 2.8 3.2 42.98 Perimeter defensive anchor tasked with chasing Philadelphia’s guards and wings around screens. Richardson combined active hands and weak-side rim contests—unusual for a guard—while contributing modest scoring and ball movement offensively.  
Hassan Whiteside Starter/Star (1.1) 15.4 Medium (1.1) 5.2 6.0 0.2 1.2 30.01 Traditional rim-protecting center used in shorter bursts as Miami adjusted to Philadelphia’s spacing. Whiteside provided rebounding and interior defense but saw reduced minutes as the series shifted toward quicker lineups.  
Tyler Johnson Key Contributor (1.05) 16.2 Low (1.0) 8.0 1.6 0.8 0.4 22.68 Combo guard used primarily for floor spacing and quick scoring bursts. Johnson shot efficiently in limited playoff touches, knocking down perimeter looks and attacking closeouts when Miami’s offense needed a secondary spark.  
Wayne Ellington Key Contributor (1.05) 20.2 Medium (1.1) 7.8 1.6 0.6 0.8 24.95 Movement shooter whose constant off-ball activity tried to stretch Philadelphia’s defense. Ellington’s value came from sprinting around screens and forcing defenders to track him beyond the arc, though consistent shot creation proved difficult in the series. Sixth Man of the Year voting – 5th (2018)
Bam Adebayo Bench (1.0) 15.4 Low (1.0) 3.4 4.0 0.0 0.4 15.60 Rookie energy big providing rebounding and defensive mobility off the bench. Adebayo’s minutes came largely in physical interior stretches where Miami needed athleticism and effort on the glass. Rising Stars Challenge (2018)
Rodney McGruder Bench (1.0) 4.0 Low (1.0) 0.5 1.0 0.0 0.0 3.00 End-of-rotation wing appearing briefly in the series, primarily as a defensive depth option in limited playoff minutes.  
Luke Babbitt Bench (1.0) 1.5 Low (1.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 Deep reserve stretch forward who saw only minimal floor time during the series as Miami shortened its playoff rotation.  
TEAM TOTALS 240.0 103.4 41.0 23.8 15.2 426.55 Miami leaned heavily on guard-driven offense and veteran shot creation during the playoff matchup with Philadelphia. The rotation mixed versatile forwards, movement shooters, and interior defenders, but the series ultimately hinged on generating consistent half-court scoring against a longer defensive lineup.