Updated NBA power rankings of suffering: 2017-18 edition

Updated NBA power rankings of suffering

CLEVELAND, OH- JUNE 16: Cleveland Cavaliers fans react during Game 6 of the NBA Finals on June 16, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Golden State Warriors defeated The Cleveland Cavaliers 105-97 to win their first championship since 1975. (Photo by Angelo Merendino/Getty Images) /

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MIAMI, FL – MARCH 1: Dwyane Wade /

16. Miami Heat

The Miami Heat fan base hasn’t done much suffering in the recent times. In 2006, they won an NBA Championship with Dwyane Wade, after being down 2-0 in the series. In 2010, they added LeBron James and Chris Bosh and the Heatles era began. They won two championships, went to four straight NBA Finals and had white-out playoff games every May and June.

The fans in South Beach were not only blessed with great weather and beaches, but also one of the first Super Teams in this era. Yes, the team quickly disbanded with James heading home, Wade butting heads with Riley and Bosh dealing with medical issues.

But the Heat seem to have put together a competent roster with Goran Dragic and Dion Waiters leading the show. It may not bring a championship, but it’s good enough to compete in the Eastern Conference right now.

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