The announcement that long-time Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade had agreed to a two-year, $47.5 million deal with the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, via The Vertical's Adrian Wojnarowski, has not only taken a toll on South Beach fans but also on Wade's former teammate, Justise Winslow.
The forward, who is preparing for his second season in the NBA, spoke with the media Thursday about Wade's departure, via Manny Navarro of the Miami Herald.
"I'm still not over it," Winslow said. "It kind of just shook me because it was out of the blue. You hear so many rumors. You're not sure what's true. It's not too often you play with one of the greats. I think that's the part that shook me the most, losing that mentor, friend."
Winslow was a big supporter of the idea that the Heat should bring Wade back in free agency, telling Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel on June 30 that "as long as D-Wade comes back, there's always hope."
Instead, the Heat weren't willing to meet Wade's contract demands, and he walked in free agency as a result.
The Heat drafted Wade fifth ove ...
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