The Miami Heat are a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, competing in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1988, the Heat have won three NBA championships (2006, 2012, 2013) and have been led by iconic players like Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, and Chris Bosh. Known for their passionate fanbase and successful coaching regimes, the Heat have consistently been a competitive force in the NBA, often emphasizing a culture of hard work, discipline, and defensive prowess.