MIAMI — The Miami Heat will see a familiar face when former franchise centerpiece Dwyane Wade pays a visit Thursday night.
It will be the first guest appearance at AmericanAirlines Arena for the 14-year veteran, who joined his hometown Chicago Bulls in free agency. The three-time champion returns as Miami's all-time leader in a slew of statistical categories, including games, points, assists and steals.
"There will be a special moment," Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said. "Dwyane means a lot to all of us, including myself, so we know how to compartmentalize."
But Wade is more than an old friend. He's a living reminder of life before his exit, back when the Heat were a destination franchise, the best show on the NBA hardwood and annual contenders. When Miami's roster read like a who's who of hoops royalty—Wade, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Ray Allen; and then Luol Deng, Amar'e Stoudemire and Joe Johnson, a group with 60 All-Star selections between them.
The Big Three Heat had the reliability of sunrise. During their four seasons together, they never won fewer than 65 percent of t ...
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