Wade averaged 27 points and O 'Neal averaged 20 points. Their excellent performance became the biggest card for the team to win. In the playoffs, their performance is more stable. The Bulls were eliminated 4-2 in the first round, the Nets were eliminated 4- 1 in the second round, and the Eastern Conference finals were easily advanced 4-2. But in the 2006 finals, the Heat won four games in a row and won the final victory. Wade became the most valuable player in the finals, and O 'Neal won the championship ring again after leaving the Lakers.
In 2006, the Heat, which just won the championship, was directly swept away in the 2007 playoffs for three reasons. First of all, the team was negligent in management, and the morale was scattered after winning the championship. Everyone was immersed in the joy of winning the championship and lost the belief of winning the championship. Even the young players of the team let go of themselves after winning the championship, unable to concentrate on every attack and defense on the court, and neglected to exercise off the court. Their bodies changed and their skills declined.
Second, the team's injuries are too serious. At that time, O 'Neill was at the end of his career. Being overweight had a serious impact on his body, and it was difficult for his knees to maintain flexible movement on the court. O 'Neill played only 40 games in 2006-07, and his average score fell below 20 points for the first time. Wade even removed a meniscus directly. Seriously injured, even if he is willing to lead the team to win the championship, his body can't support him to play. Because of the serious injury of the team's general, the Heat's season record after winning the championship is not good.
Third, the retirement of Peyton, Walker, Mourning and many other veterans has brought great influence to the Heat's player rotation. Newcomers need to be trained and run-in. Young players have no competition experience and cannot replace veterans to become the pillars of the playoffs. The veteran directly chose to retire after realizing the dream of the championship, which made the team unprepared and greatly reduced its record and strength. It can be seen that if a champion team wants to defend its title, it must work hard on training, guard against arrogance and rashness, and at the same time ensure the health of its core players and ensure that there are enough rotation players.