For Dwyane Wade, the NBA has made an exception.
Even after being left off the original list of All-Stars, NBA commissioner Adam Silver named Wade and Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki as “special team roster additions” for the Feb. 17 All-Star Game in Charlotte, North Carolina.
It will mark Wade’s 13th All-Star appearance in 16 NBA seasons, and his final one before he retires at the end of the season. Nowitzki has yet to announce his plans following this season.
In a statement, the league announced, “In honor of their extraordinary contributions as iconic NBA champions and beloved ambassadors and in recognition of their All-Star careers, Nowitzki and Wade will take the court for the 68th NBA All-Star Game.