Late Wednesday evening, Dwyane Wade announced his decision to leave the Miami Heat and join the Chicago Bulls. That shocking statement came in an email sent to the Associated Press. That odd way of saying he quit, has been topped by a text from Pat Riley, the Miami Heat’s President.
Riley decided to comment on Wade’s decision by sending a text to Miami Herald Sports Columnist Dan Le Batard. Here’s the strange text:
“SADDDDDDD!!!! SO saddddddd! I will never forget the sixth game in Dallas in 2006. DW rebounded the ball, and threw it to the heavens and the Heat universe was perfect for that moment. Our first world championship. Our universe is not perfect today. It will be fraught with anger, judgment, blame instead of THANK YOU!!! Ten years ago. Ten years older. Ten years wiser. Ten years changed. All of us. Dwyane had a choice, and he made it. He went home. Bad, bad summer for us. But there will be another 10 years, and it will be someone or something else in 2026. Move on with no blood or tears. Just thanks. I truly loved Dwyane, but families grow, change and get on with another life. He will always be a part of us. ALWAYS! And no more bruises and enough fighting. Let’s just fly above it if we can and never forget. I feel his pain and pride for what pushed him over the ledge. Been there. Forever, for always, your coach I will be. FOREVER!”
This morning, Wade was on the TV show “Live With Kelly” following is a clip from the show as Wade commented about his departure from the Heat.
Dwyane Wade appears on “Live With Kelly” July 7, 2016, a day after reaching a deal with the Chicago Bulls. (LIVE With Kelly/YouTube)
