Last Updated on June 4, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
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Here is the Miami Heat 1988–89 roster and regular season player statistics. This was the Miami Heat’s inaugural NBA season, playing in the Eastern Conference’s Atlantic Division.
Roster
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Weight | Birthdate | Age | College / From | Years Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Billy Thompson | SF | 6’7″ | 195 lbs | Dec 1, 1963 | 25 | Louisville | 2 |
| 1 | Rory Sparrow | PG | 6’2″ | 175 lbs | Jun 12, 1958 | 30 | Villanova | 9 |
| 5 | Kevin Edwards | SG | 6’3″ | 190 lbs | Oct 5, 1965 | 23 | DePaul | Rookie |
| 10 | Pearl Washington | PG | 6’2″ | 190 lbs | Jan 6, 1964 | 25 | Syracuse | 3 |
| 12 | Jon Sundvold | SG | 6’2″ | 190 lbs | Jun 2, 1961 | 27 | Missouri | 5 |
| 20 | Grant Long | PF | 6’8″ | 240 lbs | Mar 12, 1966 | 23 | Eastern Michigan | Rookie |
| 21 | Pat Cummings | PF | 6’9″ | 225 lbs | Jul 11, 1956 | 32 | Cincinnati | 9 |
| 22 | Sylvester Gray | SF | 6’6″ | 240 lbs | Jul 8, 1967 | 21 | Memphis | Rookie |
| 23 | Dwayne “Pearl” Washington | PG | 6’2″ | 190 lbs | Jan 6, 1964 | 25 | Syracuse | 3 |
| 24 | John Shasky | C | 6’11” | 250 lbs | Jun 23, 1964 | 24 | Minnesota | Rookie |
| 30 | Scott Hastings | PF | 6’10” | 235 lbs | Jun 3, 1960 | 28 | Arkansas | 7 |
| 32 | Rony Seikaly | C | 6’11” | 230 lbs | May 10, 1965 | 23 | Syracuse | Rookie |
| 33 | Tellis Frank | SF | 6’10” | 215 lbs | Apr 26, 1965 | 23 | Western Kentucky | Rookie |
| 41 | Pat Cummings | PF | 6’9″ | 225 lbs | Jul 11, 1956 | 32 | Cincinnati | 9 |
| 44 | Dwayne McClain | SG | 6’6″ | 185 lbs | Feb 7, 1963 | 26 | Villanova | Rookie |
Note: Some players like McClain and Pearl Washington had short stints. Rony Seikaly and Kevin Edwards were standout rookies.
Regular Season Per Game
| PLR | POS | AGE | G | GS | MPG | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Edwards | SG | 23 | 79 | 62 | 29.7 | 13.8 | 3.3 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 3.1 | 14.0 | 5.9 | .425 | 0.5 | 0.1 | .270 | 2.4 | 1.8 | .746 |
| Rory Sparrow | PG | 30 | 80 | 79 | 32.7 | 12.5 | 2.7 | 5.4 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 12.3 | 5.6 | .452 | 0.9 | 0.2 | .243 | 1.3 | 1.2 | .879 |
| Grant Long | PF | 22 | 82 | 73 | 29.7 | 11.9 | 6.7 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 8.4 | 4.1 | .486 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 5.0 | 3.7 | .749 |
| Billy Thompson | SF | 25 | 79 | 58 | 28.8 | 10.8 | 7.2 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 9.1 | 4.4 | .487 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.8 | 2.0 | .696 |
| Rony Seikaly | C | 23 | 78 | 62 | 25.2 | 10.9 | 7.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 9.5 | 4.3 | .448 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .250 | 4.5 | 2.3 | .511 |
| Jon Sundvold | SG | 27 | 68 | 8 | 19.7 | 10.4 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 9.9 | 4.5 | .455 | 1.4 | 0.7 | .522 | 0.8 | 0.7 | .825 |
| Billy Thompson | SG | 27 | 79 | 58 | 28.8 | 10.8 | 7.2 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 9.1 | 4.4 | .487 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.8 | 2.0 | .696 |
| Pearl Washington | PG | 25 | 54 | 8 | 19.7 | 7.6 | 2.3 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 2.3 | 7.2 | 3.0 | .424 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .071 | 1.9 | 1.5 | .788 |
| Pat Cummings | PF | 32 | 53 | 28 | 20.7 | 8.8 | 5.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 7.4 | 3.7 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.8 | 1.4 | .742 |
| Sylvester Gray | SF | 21 | 55 | 15 | 22.2 | 8.0 | 5.2 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 7.2 | 3.0 | .420 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .250 | 2.8 | 1.9 | .673 |
| Clinton Wheeler | PG | 29 | 8 | 0 | 17.9 | 7.0 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 5.3 | 3.0 | .571 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 1.3 | 1.0 | .800 |
| Anthony Taylor | PG | 23 | 21 | 7 | 17.5 | 6.9 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 7.2 | 2.9 | .397 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.5 | 1.1 | .750 |
| Kelvin Upshaw | SG | 26 | 9 | 0 | 16.0 | 6.3 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 7.0 | 2.9 | .413 | 0.6 | 0.1 | .200 | 0.7 | 0.4 | .667 |
| Scott Hastings | C | 28 | 75 | 6 | 16.1 | 5.1 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 4.4 | 1.9 | .436 | 0.4 | 0.1 | .321 | 1.4 | 1.2 | .850 |
| John Shasky | C | 24 | 65 | 4 | 14.5 | 5.5 | 3.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 3.8 | 1.9 | .488 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.6 | 1.8 | .689 |
| Todd Mitchell | SF | 22 | 22 | 0 | 14.5 | 5.4 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 4.0 | 1.9 | .466 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 2.7 | 1.6 | .600 |
| Craig Neal | PG | 24 | 32 | 0 | 10.7 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 1.1 | .386 | 0.8 | 0.3 | .320 | 0.7 | 0.4 | .619 |
| Dave Popson | PF | 24 | 7 | 0 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 0.7 | .333 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0.3 | 0.1 | .500 |
| **Team Totals | — | — | 82 | 82 | 242.1 | 97.8 | 42.9 | 23.9 | 9.1 | 5.0 | 21.1 | 86.8 | 39.3 | .453 | 3.6 | 1.2 | .326 | 25.6 | 18.0 | .702** |
Regular Season Totals
| PLR | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Edwards | SG | 23 | 79 | 62 | 2349 | 1094 | 262 | 349 | 139 | 27 | 246 | 1105 | 470 | .425 | 37 | 10 | .270 | 193 | 144 | .746 |
| Rory Sparrow | PG | 30 | 80 | 79 | 2613 | 1000 | 216 | 429 | 103 | 17 | 204 | 982 | 444 | .452 | 74 | 18 | .243 | 107 | 94 | .879 |
| Grant Long | PF | 22 | 82 | 73 | 2435 | 976 | 546 | 149 | 122 | 48 | 201 | 692 | 336 | .486 | 5 | 0 | .000 | 406 | 304 | .749 |
| Billy Thompson | SF | 25 | 79 | 58 | 2273 | 854 | 572 | 176 | 56 | 105 | 189 | 716 | 349 | .487 | 4 | 0 | .000 | 224 | 156 | .696 |
| Rony Seikaly | C | 23 | 78 | 62 | 1962 | 848 | 549 | 55 | 46 | 96 | 200 | 744 | 333 | .448 | 4 | 1 | .250 | 345 | 181 | .511 |
| Jon Sundvold | SG | 27 | 68 | 8 | 1338 | 709 | 87 | 137 | 27 | 1 | 87 | 675 | 307 | .455 | 92 | 48 | .522 | 57 | 47 | .825 |
| Sylvester Gray | SF | 21 | 55 | 15 | 1220 | 440 | 286 | 117 | 36 | 25 | 102 | 398 | 167 | .420 | 4 | 1 | .250 | 156 | 105 | .673 |
| Pat Cummings | PF | 32 | 53 | 28 | 1096 | 466 | 281 | 47 | 29 | 18 | 111 | 394 | 197 | .500 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 97 | 72 | .742 |
| Scott Hastings | C | 28 | 75 | 6 | 1206 | 386 | 231 | 59 | 32 | 42 | 68 | 328 | 143 | .436 | 28 | 9 | .321 | 107 | 91 | .850 |
| Pearl Washington | PG | 25 | 54 | 8 | 1065 | 411 | 123 | 226 | 73 | 4 | 122 | 387 | 164 | .424 | 14 | 1 | .071 | 104 | 82 | .788 |
| John Shasky | C | 24 | 65 | 4 | 944 | 357 | 232 | 22 | 14 | 13 | 46 | 248 | 121 | .488 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 167 | 115 | .689 |
| Anthony Taylor | PG | 23 | 21 | 7 | 368 | 144 | 34 | 43 | 22 | 5 | 20 | 151 | 60 | .397 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 23 | 11 | .750 |
| Craig Neal | PG | 24 | 32 | 0 | 341 | 89 | 18 | 86 | 15 | 4 | 40 | 88 | 34 | .386 | 25 | 8 | .320 | 21 | 13 | .619 |
| Todd Mitchell | SF | 22 | 22 | 0 | 320 | 118 | 47 | 20 | 15 | 2 | 29 | 88 | 41 | .466 | 0 | 0 | — | 30 | 17 | .600 |
| Kelvin Upshaw | SG | 26 | 9 | 0 | 144 | 57 | 13 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 63 | 26 | .413 | 5 | 1 | .200 | 6 | 4 | .667 |
| Clinton Wheeler | PG | 29 | 8 | 0 | 143 | 56 | 12 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 42 | 24 | .571 | 0 | 0 | — | 10 | 8 | .800 |
| Dave Popson | PF | 24 | 7 | 0 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 5 | .333 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 1 | .500 |
| **Team Totals | — | — | 82 | 82 | 19855 | 8016 | 3520 | 1958 | 744 | 408 | 1688 | 7116 | 3221 | .453 | 298 | 97 | .326 | 2103 | 1477 | .702** |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | Impact Index* | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rony Seikaly | Franchise Big / Two‑Way Anchor | 32.6 | High usage | 16.6 | 10.4 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 15.45 | Seikaly emerged in his second season as the Heat’s key interior presence: a double-digit rebounder, rim protector (1.7 BPG), and go-to scoring big. | Most Improved Player (MIP) |
| Sherman Douglas | Lead Playmaker / Offensive Engine | 30.5 | High usage | 14.3 | 2.5 | 7.6 | 1.9 | 13.05 | As the starting point guard, Douglas ran the offense masterfully with 7.6 assists per game and contributed defensively (1.8 steals). | All-Rookie First Team |
| Glen Rice | Young Scoring Wing / Shooter | 30.0 | Medium-High usage | 13.6 | 4.6 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 10.65 | In his rookie year, Rice showed scoring chops and strong floor spacing, giving the Heat a dangerous wing option. | All-Rookie Second Team |
| Kevin Edwards | Two‑Way Guard / Secondary Scorer | 29.7 | Medium usage | 13.8 | 3.3 | 4.4 | 2.1 | 11.80 | Edwards was a reliable two‑way guard, contributing not just points but also playmaking and defensive activity (steals). | — |
| Grant Long | Energetic Forward / Rebounder | 29.7 | Medium usage | 11.9 | 6.7 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 11.25 | Long provided hustle, toughness, and rebounding. He was a consistent frontcourt contributor, especially on the boards. | — |
| Billy Thompson | Athletic Forward / Secondary Big | 28.8 | Medium usage | 10.8 | 7.2 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 11.10 | Thompson brought athleticism, strong rebounding (7.2 rpg), and defensive versatility, helping stabilize the second unit. | — |
| Sylvester Gray | Young Forward / Development Piece | 22.2 | Low-medium usage | 8.0 | 5.2 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 8.25 | As a younger forward, Gray showed promise in contributing on both ends — rebounding, scoring, and some playmaking. | — |
| Pat Cummings | Veteran Big / Reserve Role | 20.7 | Low usage | 8.8 | 5.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 7.45 | Cummings offered size and experience off the bench, giving the team depth in the frontcourt. | — |
| Jon Sundvold | 3‑Point Specialist / Spacer | 19.7 | Low usage | 10.4 | 1.3 | 4.4 | 1.3 | 8.70 | Sundvold provided perimeter shooting and playmaking in a reserve role, helping stretch defenses. | — |
| Pearl Washington | Backup Ball-Handler / Energy Guard | 19.7 | Low usage | 7.6 | 2.3 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 7.80 | Washington contributed in limited minutes by creating plays and using his quickness to generate steals. | — |
| Clinton Wheeler | Depth Point Guard | 17.9 | Very low usage | 7.0 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 5.05 | In a very limited role, Wheeler provided veteran guard depth and some offensive spark off the bench. | — |
| Anthony Taylor | Young Reserve PG / Development Guard | 17.5 | Very low usage | 6.9 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 5.85 | Taylor offered occasional playmaking in short stints, giving the Heat a young backup in the backcourt. | — |
| Scott Hastings | Reserve Center / Role Big | 16.1 | Minimal usage | 5.1 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 4.00 | Hastings gave the Heat occasional size, rebounding, and veteran presence in spot minutes. | — |
| Kelvin Upshaw | Deep Guard / Reserve Role | 16.0 | Minimal usage | 6.3 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 5.45 | Upshaw played a very limited role, primarily as a backup guard, offering some scoring and depth. | — |
| Todd Mitchell | Short-term Wing Depth | 14.5 | Very minimal usage | 5.4 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 4.60 | Mitchell provided occasional minutes on the wing, mostly in a depth role. | — |
| John Shasky | Backup Big / Center Depth | 14.5 | Very minimal usage | 5.5 | 3.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 4.90 | Shasky offered size off the bench in limited spurts, primarily as a backup big. | — |
| Craig Neal | Deep Point Guard Reserve | 10.7 | Minimal usage | 2.8 | 0.6 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 3.35 | Neal gave occasional ball-handling minutes, but saw very little playing time in the rotation. | — |
| Dave Popson | Court-Filler Forward | 5.4 | Very minimal usage | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1.80 | Popson’s role was very limited; he filled out the roster and occasionally contributed in garbage time. | — |
* Impact Index = (PPG + RPG + APG + STK) ÷ 2.