The Miami Heat entered the 2020-21 season as the defending Eastern Conference champions, showing great resilience despite having the shortest off-season in league history. Under the leadership of head coach Erik Spoelstra and star performances from Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, the team secured a winning 40-32 record and finished second in the Southeast Division. Their competitive spirit was on full display as they clinched the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference, successfully returning to the playoffs for the second consecutive year. A six-time NBA All-Star and the 2015 Most Improved Player, Jimmy Butler is a tenacious forward for the Miami Heat who led the franchise to two NBA Finals appearances and earned five All-Defensive Team selections.