Forged in the fire of “Heat Culture”, these legends turned sweat, grit and glory into the franchise’s lasting identity — a story written on the hardwood of South Beach. Check out the best Miami Heat players.

Butler is the rare player whose journey has taken him from being a benchwarmer during his rookie season to becoming a team's primary option — a role that he flourished in with the Heat, where he averaged 21.0 points on 49.8 percent shooting, 6.0 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game.