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Season two of HBO’s Ballers kicks off this Sunday, giving the rest of the country a glimpse into how, well, baller living in Miami really is. Most people might assume that you have to be a pro athlete (or sleeping with one) to live the lavish lifestyle depicted on the show, but that’s not true at all. Live in Miami for more than five minutes and you too can find yourself sporting a bikini on a stranger’s yacht or downing flutes of Cristal like it’s Coca Cola. Ahead, 10 times Ballers got Miami so, so right.
Miami is really that much fun
Why do you think we’re in such a good mood all the time?
Guys rock fresh suits in 90-degree weather
Comfort is for people who don’t live here. Miamians are also literally that cool.
It’s not official until you celebrate at Prime 112
Whatever big event happens in your life—promotions, anniversaries, divorces—it’s not real until you gather 15 of your closest friends for an extravagant dinner at Prime 112.
Everything needs a big, over-the-top launch party
No premiere, unveiling, new business venture or someone’s kid making it to puberty happens in Miami without someone throwing an over-the-top party to announce it.
We like to play hooky
Work can wait.
Miami brunches so hard
Remember the scene when Vernon Littlefield (Donovan Carter) and his entourage drop stacks dining at the Biltmore Hotel, sipping champagne and noshing on stone crabs? That kind of power brunching happens every weekend at the Biltmore’s famed champagne brunch. As for stone crabs, they’ve got those—and caviar too.
Business deals go down poolside
We’re pros at mixing business with pleasure. Plus, it helps us cut down on travel time when post-work plans involve working on our tan.
Money Is A Major Issue
Pitbull wasn't the only one who got it right.
Miami reporters are hot—and smart
Tracy Legette (Arielle Kebbel) isn’t the only local lady with brains and a killer bod. In Miami, chances are you’re getting your news, weather, traffic and sports reports from a hot, female reporter with an impressive IQ to boot.
We’re serious about our lunch breaks
You won’t see Miamians scurrying to Panera for a takeout salad. Nope, you can find us perched atop a rooftop restaurant, lingering over glasses of rosé and overpriced entrées.