But they also arrived with histories of suspensions, fines and controversy that could threaten — or add to — the delicate balance that is culture.
There was neither a fine nor a controversy, and Miami won again, 88-86, with Bosh leading the way.
That's probably because this long-time rebel is absolutely fine with courting controversy and even happier making news globally for doing so.
McFarlane's goal to accelerate growth at Barclays follows a period when Jenkins had been scaling back its investment bank – the source of the fines and bonus controversy.
Latrell Sprewell had been waiting for this day for six weeks, a day when he could put aside controversy, fines and even doctors' advice and join his teammates for a full-contact scrimmage.
A little bit of light-hearted controversy is fine, but know where the line is, and don't cross it.
Controversy, though, is fine, said Leslie Harris, an associate professor of history at Emory University in Atlanta: "The role of museums is to challenge us and provoke us a bit".
It's worth noting, however, that Mr. Brown was dogged by a controversy over a fine he received for allowing a fire on his property that spread to Francis Marion National Forest, and he ran what was generally regarded as a lackluster campaign.
Courting controversy can be fine if you are a senior academic, but be mindful that your position lends a level of authority to what you write – so make sure you're happy for your words to be quoted.
The list can sway student decisions and, of course, cause controversy among our fine institutions and academic leaders.
