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Standing Pat: Heat fans must have faith in Riley after Wade's departure

Even though that may be impossible right now. Dwyane Wade was a beloved sports figure. The reason that this city transformed from a football town to a basketball city. You saw glimpses of how special he would be when he hit the game winner over Baron Davis in the 2003 NBA Playoffs against the Charlotte Hornets. You realized his superstar status when the legendary Shaquille O'Neal decided to come to the Miami Heat to play alongside him. You saw dominance in the 2006 NBA Finals, followed up by MVP-like seasons in 2008 and 2009.