After an impressive Chicago Bulls debut that saw him score 22 points en route to a 105-99 win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday, guard Dwyane Wade commented on what it was like to finally play for his hometown team.
Talking to reporters after the game, D-Wade discussed a reflective moment he had during player introductions prior to his first game as a Bull at the United Center:
I've been waiting on that moment for a long time. I know it was special, obviously, for my family who was here. They've been waiting on it probably just as long. I just took that moment just to thank God for giving me this opportunity to be here, to do these things, to have this career I have. And to be able to make a decision on my own. And put myself in a position where I can live a dream out. I was very thankful in that moment. Took that knee to just thank the Lord and hear the cheers in the crowd and take in a moment. And then, it's game time.
The 34-year-old Windy City native also described how big of a night it was for his entire family, specifically his mother and father:
We're all from Chicago, man. I know this moment meant ...
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