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This is Why Erik Spoelstra Compared Giannis Antetokounmpo to Magic Johnson

This is Why Erik Spoelstra Compared Giannis Antetokounmpo to Magic Johnson

The Miami Heat began their preseason with an impressive victory against the Toronto Raptors. The Heat controlled the game from the top off to the end of the game.

Erik Spoelstra News / Hoops Wire / October 4
Erik Spoelstra sees some Magic in Giannis’ playmaking

Erik Spoelstra sees some Magic in Giannis’ playmaking

The Heat got their first game with Giannis Antetokounmpo on Saturday, and coach Erik Spoelstra came away talking about a player he used to watch from the other bench.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz
The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz
The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / October 4
Miami Heat Must Go All-In For Kyrie Irving: 4 Reasons Why

Miami Heat Must Go All-In For Kyrie Irving: 4 Reasons Why

The Miami Heat are in the championship mix in the East. They landed Giannis Antetokounmpo, pairing the two-time MVP with Bam Adebayo and suddenly giving themselves one of the most talented frontcourts in the NBA.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 4
Heat vs. Raptors Roundup: Giannis Plays Like Magic Johnson, Kawhi Out, Klay’s Struggles, and More

Heat vs. Raptors Roundup: Giannis Plays Like Magic Johnson, Kawhi Out, Klay’s Struggles, and More

The Miami Heat did not need long to show what their new-look offense could become. Giannis Antetokounmpo spent only 14 minutes on the floor, yet his passing immediately changed the way Miami attacked.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Fadeaway World / October 4
Giannis Antetokounmpo Guarantees Heat Will Win An NBA Championship

Giannis Antetokounmpo Guarantees Heat Will Win An NBA Championship

Giannis Antetokounmpo has only just begun his first season with the Miami Heat, but the two-time MVP is already convinced where his new journey will eventually lead: an NBA championship.

Miami Heat News / HITC / October 4
‘Impressive’ – The quality Giannis Antetokounmpo showed that reminds Erik Spoelstra of Magic Johnson

‘Impressive’ – The quality Giannis Antetokounmpo showed that reminds Erik Spoelstra of Magic Johnson

Giannis Antetokounmpo made his preseason debut with the Miami Heat, and head coach Erik Spoelstra was reminded of another all-time NBA great. After playing just 14 minutes, Antetokounmpo left the court, with Spoelstra being incredibly satisfied with his performance and the energy he showed.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 3
How Giannis Antetokounmpo performed in Heat preseason debut

How Giannis Antetokounmpo performed in Heat preseason debut

Preseason Game 1 between the Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors saw Kawhi Leonard sit out while Giannis Antetokounmpo played for coach Erik Spoelstra’s team.

Klay Thompson News / Total Apex Sports / October 3
Klay Thompson Heat: New trio seeks playoff breakthrough

Klay Thompson Heat: New trio seeks playoff breakthrough

Klay Thompson will start the Miami Heat’s preseason opener Saturday, marking his first action as a member of the defending Eastern Conference contenders alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 3
The 3 Miami Heat Prospects You May Not Know.... But Soon Could

The 3 Miami Heat Prospects You May Not Know.... But Soon Could

The Miami Heat play on October 3rd in their first preseason game. They match up against the Toronto Raptors in Quebec Canada. The Raptors have been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons with the Kawhi Leonard saga playing out very publicly.

Nick Richards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 3

Exclusive: Nick Richards wants to achieve this career-first with Heat, Giannis

Boca Raton, FL – With the Miami Heat sporting a new-look team heading into the season, there’s no denying that the main attractions in acquisitions in the offseason were stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 3
Three Miami Heat players with major preseason opportunity

Three Miami Heat players with major preseason opportunity

It's been a long week of camp for the Miami Heat up at FAU in Boca. Didn't matter if it was 14 year veteran Klay Thompson or rookie Ryan Conwell, the sentiment was always the same after these practice session: they were gassed.

Bam Adebayo News / HITC / October 3
‘I would’ve passed…’ – Heat star Bam Adebayo names one regret from his historic 83-point game

‘I would’ve passed…’ – Heat star Bam Adebayo names one regret from his historic 83-point game

Bam Adebayo believes he could have broken Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA record of 100 points if everything had gone right during his historic 83-point performance for the Miami Heat.

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