Throughout their existence, the Miami Warmth have featured gamers reminiscent of Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Shaquille O’Neal, Tim Hardaway, Eddie Jones, Steve Smith and Glen Rice.
With so many gifted gamers, it is easy to overlook the impression of heart Rony Seikaly. He was the primary decide for the franchise, chosen at No. 9 in 1988. As a rookie, he developed into one of many league’s high facilities.
Seikaly averaged double-figures in factors and rebounds in all however certainly one of his six seasons with the Warmth. His Warmth totals: 15.4 factors and 10.4 rebounds a recreation. He grabbed a franchise report 34 rebounds in a victory towards the then Washington Bullets in 1993.
Seikaly by no means gained a championship however he did assist the Warmth make the playoffs twice. He averaged 12 factors, 9 rebounds, and one block within the postseason.
He was traded to the Golden State Warriors for Billy Owens earlier than the 1994-95 season. Regardless of his quick keep in Miami, he’s nonetheless No. 6 on the franchise scoring checklist (6,742), No. 3 in rebounds (4,544) and No. 4 in blocks (610).
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After Golden State, he performed with the Orlando Magic and New Jersey Nets earlier than retiring in 1999.
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Cory Nelson is a contributor to Inside The Warmth. He attended Northern Virginia Neighborhood Faculty. He might be reached at corymckenzienelson@hotmail.com or comply with him on Twitter @CKenzyNelson
