MIAMI -- After making the final unsuccessful pitch to convince free agent guard Dwyane Wade to stay in Miami, Heat owner Micky Arison was first from the organization to publicly thank the most prolific player in franchise history after Wade’s decision Wednesday night to join the Chicago Bulls.
In a Twitter post Wednesday night, Arison wrote:
Thank you @DwyaneWade for a great 13 yrs! You've had a tremendous impact on our community and our organization. We wish you all the best.
The message from Arison came about 90 minutes after Wade confirmed in a letter to Miami fans, first released to the Associated Press, that he would be signing with the Bulls after spending the first 13 seasons of his career with the Heat.