The Miami Heat have struggled over the past three years with a .516 record and three play-in appearances. Despite making the playoffs each year, the team has not performed well compared to its historical success. Recent rankings despite their past excellence suggest the front office's recent decisions have raised concerns. Notable missteps include the handling of the Jimmy Butler situation and poor draft picks, which have led to mixed results and questions about the organization's direction moving forward.
"Miami's top-four ranking in February was based on track record. With the benefit of hindsight, that was probably too high. While Miami has been among the NBA's smartest teams for three decades now, the last few years have raised serious questions."
"Pat Riley very publicly mishandled the Jimmy Butler situation, challenging him through the media rather than either extending or trading him. Sure enough, that led to a mess of a season and an underwhelming trade return that likely could have been avoided if he'd just acted more decisively last summer."
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