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Heat's Norris Cole explains why he's so lucky

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Norris Cole wasn't drafted first overall. In fact, Kyrie Irving went No. 1 in 2011, when Cole was selected 28th, and has yet to appear in a playoff game. 

As Ethan Skolnick of Bleacher Report notes, for the two point guards, it might not be when you go, but where.

Saturday's 99-87 win over the Indiana Pacers marked Cole's 52nd completed playoff game. He finished on the floor for Miami, logging 33 minutes.

The 25-year-old elaborated on why he's so lucky to be in South Florida right now, beyond the two championships he's already collected in his young career:

Birdman, and his mohawk. Playing with the best shooter ever (Ray Allen). Playing with one of the best players ever, who may end up being the best player ever, in LeBron. D-Wade, one of the best guards ever. Rashard Lewis, one of the top three-point shooters by percentage, ever.

Chris Bosh, member of the Olympic team, you know, nine-time All-Star. I mean, the list goes on and on. Pat Riley, (president) of basketball operations, who was the creator of the Lake Show back in the '80s. Juwan Howard, the Fab Five. Unbelievable storylines.

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