11月4日，据24直播网报道，在WQAM电台的104.3频道中，热火队的记者Ira Winderman透露，目前迈阿密热火队的队员们缺乏团队精神，他们各自为政，缺乏协作。
Ira Winderman observed that Miami's current predicament stems from the collective expectation that others should address the issues. Davion Mitchell and Andrew Wiggins are formidable defenders, while Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo are exceptional defensive anchors. Yet, there's an undercurrent that suggests defense is someone else's responsibility. Basketball necessitates collective defense, yet Miami's unit is abysmal, with a pervasive attitude of 'let someone else handle it.' The only silver lining is Giannis, who averages 30 points per game on offense—a stark contrast to Adebayo's promising training camp performance and the team's robust culture. However, there's a noticeable reluctance among players to step up, leaving their teammates in a lonesome battle.
在本赛季中，迈阿密热火队平均每场比赛让对手得到123.9分，这一数据使得他们在防守排名上位居联盟的第27位。此外，他们的防守效率为119.8，同样在联盟中位列第27。