The Miami Heat are an American professional basketball team based in Miami. The Heat compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Southeast Division. The club plays its home games at FTX Arena, and has won three NBA championships.

What year did Miami become a city?

The City was incorporated in 1896 with 444 citizens under the name of “The City of Miami”. Along with the railroad, Flagler financed and built streets, water and power systems and a resort hotel.

How old is the city of Miami?

Miami was officially incorporated as a city on July 28, 1896, with a population of just over 300. It was named for the Miami River, derived from Mayaimi, the historic name of Lake Okeechobee and the Native Americans that lived around it.