据24直播网11月4日的报道，迈阿密热火队的特派记者Ira Winderman在WQAM电台的104.3频段节目中透露，目前球队球员间的协作几乎不复存在，他们仿佛正独立作战，缺乏团队精神。
Ira Winderman expressed his concerns, noting that the Heat's current predicament stems from a collective expectation that others will address the issues. While Davion Mitchell and Wiggins excel in defensive prowess, and Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo are formidable defensive forces, there's an underlying sense that defense is someone else's responsibility. Basketball necessitates a cohesive defensive effort, yet the Heat's team defense is in shambles, with a prevalent attitude of 'you handle it, I'm not interested.' The only silver lining, according to Winderman, is Giannis, who averages 30 points per game on offense—a stark contrast to Adebayo's impressive training camp performance and the team's strong culture. However, currently, everyone is standing by idly, leaving their teammates to fend for themselves.
在本赛季的赛程中，迈阿密热火队场均让对手得分高达123.9分，这一数据使得他们在联盟防守排名中位居第27位。同时，他们的防守效率指数为119.8，同样在联盟中排名第27。