#DwyaneWade Pens a Heartfelt Letter to #Miami as he Heads to #Chicago – blogged by @MsJennyb After 13 years, the three time champion, 12-time All-star, and the 2006 NBA Finals MVP, Dwyane Wade will leave #SouthBeach for his hometown team, the #ChicagoBulls. This news comes after Wade reportedly felt disrespected by Miami Heat’s front office. For the second year in a row, the team was unable to come to a contractual agreement with their franchise player. Therefore, Wade was forced to look elsewhere. Social media erupted following the news of Wade’s departure. Many fans blamed Miami’s front office for failing to accommodate Wade; after all he had done for the team over the span of 13 years. Others packed up their Miami Heat gear all together. According to ESPN, Wade is Miami's career leader in games, minutes, field goals, field goal attempts, free throws, free throw attempts, assists, steals and points. Oddly enough, Wade had never been the team’s highest paid player. In making what he called “an extremely emotional and tough decision,” Wade hung up his Heat jersey in preparation to head to the Midwest. Dear Miami, This has been an extremely emotional and tough decision to come to. After 13 years, I have decided to embark on a new journey with the Chicago Bulls. This was not an easy decision, but I feel I have made the right choice for myself and my family. I started my NBA career with the Miami Heat in 2003 and it has been an honor to have played with them and help build a winning franchise with three NBA championships. I look back with pride and amazement at all we have accomplished together. I want to express my gratitude to the Arison family, Pat Riley, Coach Erik Spoelstra, the coaching staff, and the entire Miami Heat organization. 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 .....to read the rest log on to BallerAlert.com (clickable link on profile) #readtherest #ballerificsports
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