The former Miami Heat superstar and three-time champion's jersey was lifted to the rafters during a ceremony at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Wade's career was one of many that were inspired by Bryant. Playing the same position as him, having many of the same tendencies of work ethic, passion and ultimately, success, in the league. The two players shared many battles on the court to the jubilation of the crowds that watched him.
Wade has had many star-studded teammates throughout his career, none bigger than Shaquille O'Neal, LeBron James, and Chris Bosh. All had kind words to say about Wade; LeBron, in particular, had this to say. "My brother D-Wade, I just want to say congratulations to you man on getting your jersey retired," James said in a video tribute."I mean, am I really sitting here congratulating you on something that we both knew was going to happen when we were sitting at pre-Draft in Chicago? I feel like as soon as the Miami Heat drafted you and said Dwyane Wade out of Marquette that the name and the jersey was going up in the rafters. I think it was inevitable.
A three-time champion, finals MVP and undoubtedly a first-ballot Hall of Famer, Wade established himself as one of the greatest players in NBA history. To the city of Miami, he became more than that. Arguably the greatest athlete in the city's history regardless of sports, Wade touched the heart of the city and spoke about his impact on fans around the world.
Former Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade's jersey is lifted to the rafters during his jersey retirement ceremony at American Airlines Arena"I'm most proud that I've inspired different generations to want to be better, to want to be greater, to want to do things they never thought they would," he emotionally stated."My goal is to bring people with me and lift others up along the way. That's legacy.
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