On June 26, 2003, Dwyane Wade was taken fifth overall in the NBA Draft by the Miami Heat. I think I can speak for Marquette fans everywhere that we all hoped that the MU guard, fresh off leading the Golden Eagles to the program’s third ever Final Four appearance, would have a successful and productive career.
I don’t think any of us expected what we got.
What we got was 16 seasons — minus a 106 game detour through Chicago and Cleveland — of the best run in Miami Heat franchise history.