Dwyane Wade gave 13 years of his life and career to the city of Miami before deciding to join the Chicago Bulls this summer in free agency. It was a difficult decision and one that Wade might already be regretting.
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Wade addressed the media today and he definitely did not sound like someone who was excited for a new chapter in his life and career. And that's despite the fact that Miami Heat team president Pat Riley never really tried to keep Wade in Miami and negotiations went pretty sour between the two parties.
Dwyane Wade: "I'm trying to get used to the idea. I'm trying to get used to the idea of not being here... The business side, it sucks."
— Ethan J. Skolnick (@EthanJSkolnick) July 9, 2016
Wade said he choked up when he saw the Heat's ads in the paper. "This is not an easy time for me and family."
— Ethan J. Skolnick (@EthanJSkolnick) July 9, 2016
Wade says he has talked to the Bulls about how difficult this will be.... "Thirteen years, man. Thirteen years."
— Ethan J. Skolnick (@EthanJSkolnick) July 9, 2016
Wade: "There's gonna be a lot of stuff said about me and Pat. First of all, I love Pat Riley." Says he understands that Pat had 2 handle biz
— Ethan J. Skolnick (@EthanJSkolnick) July 9, 2016
Wade acknowledged he was "angry" but still loves organization and Riley
— Ethan J. Skolnick (@EthanJSkolnick) July 9, 2016
Wade: "I'm a Heat for life."
— Ethan J. Skolnick (@EthanJSkolnick) July 9, 2016
Wade getting emotional as he talks about how his son Zion will have so many questions for him about why he made this decision
— Ethan J. Skolnick (@EthanJSkolnick) July 9, 2016
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And this is what Wade looked like the day after signing with the Bulls. Someone took a video from his SnapChat and put it out on Twitter for all to see.
CONVINCE ME THIS MAN WANTS TO LEAVE THIS TEAM/CITY.
PLEASE CONVINCE ME...
CAUSE I WON'T BELIEVE SHIT YOU SAY pic.twitter.com/2o8POPXtuB
— Mike AKA NOT Pitbull (@iRepTeamHEAT) July 8, 2016
While that might be difficult for Heat fans to swallow, just remember that there are few instances where it ends well for aging athletes no matter how much they've given to a team and a city.
[h/t Bro Bible]
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