On Wednesday, 3x NBA champion and 12x All-Star Dwyane Wade announced he was leaving the team he has spent his entire NBA career with to go back to his hometown of Chicago and play with the team he grew up watching: The Chicago Bulls.
The following is his letter to the Miami community and Heat fans, who have supported him for the past 13 years and watched him grow from an unheralded draft pick to one of the greatest shooting guards in NBA history.
From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank the Miami community and especially #HEATNATION for all of their love and support over the years. It has been truly incredible. I am deeply moved and appreciative of the positive messages from my fans expressing that they want what’s best for me and I know they will support my decision. The memories including championship parades and five conference titles are incredible moments we have shared that will always remain close to my heart as I begin the next chapter of my life.
Thank you @DwyaneWade for a great 13 yrs! You've had a tremendous impact on our community and our organization. We wish you all the best.