Miami Heat fans took a nostalgic turn when the team’s social media shared a familiar scene. The image showed a “Missing Shoe” flyer next to a clip from the 2013 NBA Finals. The reference? Mike Miller’s iconic three-pointer without his left shoe in Game 6 against the San Antonio Spurs.
Miller had lost his shoe just seconds before hitting the deep shot. The play cut the Spurs’ lead to one. Heat eventually won the game, forcing a Game 7. They then went on to win the NBA Championship.
Mar 22, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Mike Miller (13) and Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) react to a call during the game against the Indiana Pacers at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Indiana Pacers 82 - 71. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-Imagn Images
Mar 22, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Mike Miller (13) and Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) react to a call during the game against the Indiana Pacers at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Indiana Pacers 82 - 71. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-Imagn Images
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The photo showed a close-up of the missing Nike Air Max Ambassador 5. It was described as “size 15, foam left, colorway: Black, White, Varsity Red.” Fans were asked to contact Miller if it was found. Of course, it was all part of the fun.
The throwback was part of a larger trend. The Heat had already shared clips of Ray Allen’s famous three-pointer. They also posted highlight footage and jokes from that historic series. For longtime fans, these moments served as reminders of that championship run. For newer ones, it offered a look at the team’s legacy.
Miller’s play still stands out more than a decade later. It wasn’t just the shot. It was the moment. The hustle. The crowd reaction. And now, the social media celebration.
The team’s post turned into a shared memory. Fans came together to enjoy it again. Even after 12 years, the story of the missing shoe remains one of the most unlikely but memorable moments in NBA Finals history.