Since its foundation in 1988, the Miami Heat It has become one of the most successful franchises of the NBA. Three champion titles and a long list of stars have passed through the team, but None like Dwyane Wadewho is not only the most emblematic player in Heat’s history, but also Your top scorer of all time with 21,556 points in regular season.
Wade, chosen by Miami in the 2003 draft, played 14 seasons with the Heat and was the protagonist in the three rings conquered by the franchise (2006, 2012 and 2013). His legacy was immortalized this Sunday with the Inauguration of a statue in his honor, located on the main doors of the team stadium.
“This is crazy … I wanted to feel this, man. I wanted to see him,” Wade said excitedly during the act.
The greatest historical scorers of the Heat
Next, a review of the five players who have scored the most points in the history of Miami Heat:
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Dwyane Wade – 21,556 points
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Alonzo Mourning – 9,459 points
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Glen Rice – 9,248 points
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LeBron James – 7,919 points
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Chris Bosh – 6,914 points
Although LeBron James and Chris Bosh They were fundamental in the golden era of “Big Three”, their statistics pale in the face of Wade’s loyalty and the lasting impact on the franchise.
A tribute forever
The president of the team, Pat Rileymade it clear during the ceremony:
“As the best player in the history of Miami Heat, yes, it is his day, it is his family’s day.”
The Wade statue is accompanied by a commemorative wall that highlights the achievements of his career, including his entry to Basketball Hall of Fame. In addition, its number 3 is removed and hung at the top of the Kaseya Center along with other legends such as Shaquille O’Neal, Alonzo Mourning and Chris Bosh.
Wade, beyond the Heat
Currently, Wade is co -owner of the Utah Jazz and participate in multiple commercial projects. However, his heart will always be in Miami, the city where he became a legend.
Dwyane Wade is not only the top scorer of the Heat, it is his soul, his symbol and the true “Mr. 305” of basketball.
