"Last year, every move by the Miami Heat was front-page news.

Whether it was the star player accidentally bumping the coach or tears in the locker room after a loss, the Heat were sure to grab headlines.

How things have changed.

With the league captivated by the rise of New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin, the Heat have taken a back seat despite playing perhaps their best basketball of the LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh era."