The Miami Heat are the Eastern Conference champions and the odds-on favorite to become NBA champions. The following is a chronological look at leadership quotes from members of the team throughout their play-off journey.
For anyone looking to build a championship culture, these insights are invaluable.
April 11th Sporting News
Unselfishness – “For me, just finding a way to be effective and contribute has been what I have focused on. Not just about my shots but on finding ways to do everything to help this team win.” – Chris Bosh
Adaptability – “We’ve been able to adapt. And, again it doesn’t really have to do with any of that, but more our activity, our disposition, our energy.” – Erik Spoelstra
May 10th Sports Illustrated
Toughness – “LeBron has heard more booing than any human being alive. With the scrutiny and hate, playing on the road for them is not hard anymore.” – Doc Rivers
Feedback – “It’s not a bed of roses with me and D-Wade and C.B. We get on each other when we feel like we’re not doing our job. It’s just constructive criticism that we need.” – James
May 30th Sports Illustrated
Depth – “He’s (Udonis Haslem) the heartbeat of our team. Our team is that much better with U.D. being back.” – Wade
Sacrifice – “That’s rare (James and Wade taking less money so the Heat could sign Haslem) in today’s society, because you have guys that don’t even know me and make a sacrifice like that in order for me to be part of this team…Usually athletes get criticized for being selfish; lo and behold we got criticized for being unselfish.” – Haslem
Process – “It’s taken a while for guys to feel comfortable and confident in their role, while at the same time being able to read a game. The next game somebody else might be called upon to be aggressive, based upon how it’s going.” – Spoelstra
Passion – “Last time we won, I had champagne in my eye – that’s why I teared up. This time I’m going to actually cry.” – Haslem
May 27th USA Today – The day after winning the Eastern Conference
Performance Personality – “It’s the mentality you have to have. This is how Miami Heat basketball was invented, and we’re trying to make sure we out and play that way.” – Wade
Struggle – “Nothing from our season has been easy at all. That is not even in our vocabulary.” – James
Resiliency – “There hasn’t been too much this season that’s been normal for us. This team has built up a lot of resiliency.” – Spoelstra
Unity – “Defense, staying together. We’ve been in this situation before.” – James
For additional resources on LeBron James and the Miami Heat, check out these resources:
- Best Quotes From LeBron’s Decision on ESPN
- 20 Leadership Lessons On Building A Dream Team: A Case Study Of LeBron James And The Miami Heat
- How Pat Riley Got LeBron James
- 15 Leadership Quotes And Principles From LeBron James Supporting Cast
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