There was a time when the Miami Heat chose to retire (longtime) star Tim Hardaway's jersey at their home opener to help ensure the game would sell out.
That was 2009. Just a little bit has (changed) in the past year.
No perks will be required to (fill) the building on Friday night when the Heat formally welcome two-time MVP LeBron James and All-Star Chris Bosh for the regular-season home opener against the rival Orlando Magic in a (matchup) of true NBA championship contenders.