Part one of this article series looked at the early years of the Miami Heat, from inauguration to their first-ever NBA Championship in 2006, while part two focused on the team’s modern era, featuring two NBA Championships and the services of superstar LeBron James.

In this article, Florida News Blitz writer Oliver Carter takes a look at the recent history of the franchise, from the loss of the famed Big Three to the signing of Jimmy Butler and a pair of NBA Finals appearances.

Part one of this article series looked back through the early years of the Miami Heat, from the inauguration of the franchise to their first-ever NBA Championship in 2006.

In this article, Florida News Blitz writer Oliver Carter takes a look at the modern era of the team, a period that features four NBA Finals appearances, two NBA Championships, and the presence of arguably the biggest name in basketball history, LeBron James.