Since Pat Riley became president of the Miami Heat, the team has made big moves for star players and has won three championships. Still, the most important move in franchise history was the big one that started it all — trading for Alonzo Mourning. At his best, Mourning was second and third in MVP voting in the consecutive years he won Defensive Player of the Year in Miami. Jul 10, 2012; Hollywood, CA, USA; Miami Heat former center Alonzo Mourning speaks at the 2012 Gatorade national athlete of the year awards ceremony at the Loews Hollywood Hotel. The team had 42 the first year with Mourning, and set a then-franchise record of 61 the following year.