Bente Singko (25)

Miami Heat is winning.

Lebron James, D Wade, Chris Bosh and the rest of the gang had been scorching hot, winning 20 (as of this writing) straight games – being almost unbeaten the whole month of February and March. They had been winning lopsided games, close games, and anything in-betweens. They had beaten playoff and non-playoff teams. They had beaten everyone. The last time I saw this was way back 2007-2008 NBA season, where the Houston Rockets won 22 straights, sans T-Mac (Tracy McGrady) and Big Yao (Yao, Ming.)

I’ve been a Heat fan ever since Wade came in. I found him the most underrated player of his Draft Class (2003 Draft Class has been regarded as one of the best, 2^nd only to 1984 Draft class, where MJ, Sir Charles and the likes are included.) That draft class included LBJnumb1 (James,) Carmelo Anthony, and Bosh; Today, only Anthony had never been into the finals, although, he was always been in the playoffs. Among the 4, Wade was always behind James and Anthony, catching up in every individual awards there is. But I found him very exciting - unpolished yet very effective. There had been a lot of down times in Miami before. And then viola, the big three was formed. And the NBA has never been the same again.

Honestly, Miami-type of basketball is not the best there is. I can honestly say that they only have 3 of the best basketball players in the world right now, which somehow robbed off into their teammates. If you want to see “wow” type of basketball, see Spurs, Bulls and Celtics. But this is the main thing, they might look like almost the same with mediocre basketball teams in terms on how they play their game, but the best thing is, they get it done. They get it done good.

They grind out, they play hard, they run, they fight. They start a game, they end with a win.

Miami Heat is rolling.

As I reflect on my coming birthday, I can’t help but hope to be a Miami Heat. My life never looked good from the outside perspective. There had been a lot of experiences –good, bad and in-betweens. There’s always someone who will overtake me, outdone what I did, and is always better. The good thing is, I grind out, I play hard and good, I run, I fight, and I’m killing myself to win.

It’s been 24 helluva years. Ups. Downs. Rise. Fall. Success. Fails.

But I’m confident that one day, I could win them all. Just like what Miami Heat is doing right now.

And as I turn a year older, I wish for the Heat to get win # 25.

-Raj