The Miami Heat is poised to enter the NBA play-in tournament for the third consecutive year, a situation that has mixed implications. Head coach Erik Spoelstra views participation as a positive, arguing that competing is preferable to securing a poor draft pick. Currently in ninth place with a 34-41 record, the Heat has already secured a postseason berth but requires careful navigation to avoid being locked into the play-in. Spoelstra acknowledges the organization is not where they intended to be but appreciates the intensity of the current competition across the league.
I think it's fun. Look, you never want to be so cynical that none of this matters. There's a flip side to this. Just only playing for ping-pong balls is not a great existence.
Are we where we had planned to be as an organization? No, but there is great competition now league-wide. And when you have something to play for as an organization, it's fun and it matters still.
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