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Indeed, three players on the team have won the championship before. Kevin Love won it with Cleveland, and Kyle Lowry picked up his first ring with Toronto. Udonis Haslem has been a part of all three title-winning ventures and will likely retire at the end of the postseason.
Only Caldwell-Pope earned that right on Denver's end with the Los Angeles Lakers at the NBA's restart bubble in 2020.
Green did play beside Love in his title-winning year, but aside from that, most players on the Nuggets team will be seeking their first ring, while others on the Heat's bench look to add to an existing tally.
That experience also drifts back to the coaching staff, given that Erik Spoelstra has led the Heat to six NBA finals appearances since 2011.
This past week of action has proved that he can coach his team to victory despite obstacles. First, however, he must rely on every last iota of wisdom and knowledge to surpass Denver's dominance in Game 1.
Only Caldwell-Pope earned that right on Denver's end with the Los Angeles Lakers at the NBA's restart bubble in 2020.
Green did play beside Love in his title-winning year, but aside from that, most players on the Nuggets team will be seeking their first ring, while others on the Heat's bench look to add to an existing tally.
That experience also drifts back to the coaching staff, given that Erik Spoelstra has led the Heat to six NBA finals appearances since 2011.
This past week of action has proved that he can coach his team to victory despite obstacles. First, however, he must rely on every last iota of wisdom and knowledge to surpass Denver's dominance in Game 1.