Wade had become synonymous with the Miami Heat and helped bring the city three National Basketball Association championship titles during his 13-year career, while also contributing to nearly 10% of the Heat’s total points in franchise history.
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One of the reasons why the 34-year-old Wade made a decision to leave his 13-year team was mainly because he feels he is undervalued.
A year ago, Wade and the Heat almost parted ways before settling on a $20 million, one-year deal.
With the news of former Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade’s exit to Chicago, Heat fans expressed feelings of heartbreak, confusion and disappointment. After 13 years, 12 All-Star selections, three championships, and more than 20,000 points, you emerged as the face of the Miami Heat as well as for the city itself. And I didn’t get [any] sleep.
“I was surprised just like I’m sure Heat Nation was”, said Howard, who coaches the Heat summer league team.
“I was more nervous about this than I was about everything that happened last night”, Wade said, before delving into the emotional roller coaster that is the National Basketball Association free agency period. “I had a house there until like 2010”.
Instead of playing against the Chicago Bulls next season, Dwyane Wade, right, is joining them. “Always envisioned Dwyane Wade’s name being called in the United Center and I get the opportunity to live that dream out”.
“SADDDDDDD! SO saddddddd! I will never forget the sixth game in Dallas in 2006”.
“I’m born and raised in Chicago”, Wade said. This little shy kid from Chicago came from Milwaukee to Miami and really grew up. I think we can look forward to the battles he will have with his buddy LeBron in the next few years as well.
Chicago’s trade with the New York Knicks centering around Derrick Rose saved a considerable chunk of change for next season, as did Pau Gasol’s decision to sign with the San Antonio Spurs in free agency, per Wojnarowski.
D-Wade would get the last laugh, however, as the Heat won the game and advance to the Finals.
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The acquisition probably ends the Lakers’ one-year run with backup point guard Marcelo Huertas, who averaged 4.5 points and 3.4 assists last season. Loyalty is a 2 way street, and Wade proved that yesterday more than ever. “And at the same time, we want to be able to compete and put as good a team as we can out there on the floor”.
