OAKLAND – One by one, the Warriors’ stars lined up so they could offer their respect to an active living NBA legend.
Usually, the Warriors command such a presence. Those circumstances changed, though, at the end of the Warriors’ 120-118 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday. That marked Dwyane Wade’s last game at Oracle Arena of his 16-year NBA career. So, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, DeMarcus Cousins and Shaun Livingston all hugged Wade at separate times and offered encouraging words.
Then, Wade performed his customary post-game jersey swap. He chose Curry for obvious reasons.