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Miami Heat · Entirely at ease in the underdog role and proven to be as dangerous from the No. 1 spot as they are at No. 8, the Miami Heat, even without full strength, remain impossible to overlook. Assigned even larger responsibilities this April, the pairing of Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro have their eye on guiding Miami through the Eastern Conference gauntlet. Adebayo’s season proved remarkable, as he locked up All-Star appearance No. 3, introduced the long-range shot to his arsenal with a career-best 15 3-pointers, and posted elite marks in points (19.3), rebounds (10.4), and double-doubles (42, 11th-most in NBA), all the while anchoring a top-five defense. Herro’s season allowed for every superlative in the book, from durability — he powered through injuries throughout a 42-game season — to versatility and improvement. The smooth-shooting fifth-year swingman tied for No. 1 in Miami’s scoring ledger (20.8), with career-highs in assists per game (4.5) and 3-pointers per game (3.1), one of just 22 players across the Association to average at least 20 points, five rebounds, and four assists per game. This Fandom 'Stars' Redemption can be crafted into either a Bam Adebayo or Tyler Herro Moment after each round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. · State of Mint