Published 14:53 IST, January 8th 2020
Dwyane Wade's No 3 jersey to be honoured by Miami Heat in an epic 3-day celebration
Miami Heat have announced a 3-day 'L3GACY Celebration' for Dwyane Wade's jersey retirement on February 22. The 37-year-old played 14 seasons with Heat in NBA
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Miami Heat have anunced a three-day 'L3GACY Celebration' to retire Dwyane We's . 3 jersey at AmericanAirlines Arena. Part of ' Big Three' along with LeBron James and Chris Bosh, We led Heat to 3 NBA Championships. Dwyane We will become fifth Heat player to have his jersey retired, joining Bosh (1), Tim Hardaway (10) Shaquille O'Neal (32) and Alonzo Mourning (33).
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'L3GACY Celebration' - Dwyane We's jersey retirement
According to Miami Heat's press release, three-day event will kick off on February 21 at AmericanAirlines Arena with ' Flashback'. Day one event is planned to be a look back at some of Dwyane We's legendary moments with Heat as told by his closed ones and his teammates. event is scheduled to be brocast live on Fox Sports Sun.
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Dwyane We's jersey retirement ceremony will take place on February 22 during halftime of Heat's game against Cleveland Cavaliers (one of We's former sides). 'L3GACY Celebration' will conclude on Sunday, February 23 (Monday, February 24 IST). It will screen a documentary produced by ESPN Films to pay a tribute to We's illustrious career in NBA. event will reportedly be open to general public, with tickets to be me available from January 17. Reports suggest generated sum will benefit We’s World Foundation.
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Dwyane We's NBA career
Born in Chicago, Illiis, Dwyane We played college basketball at Marquette. We was picked up by Miami Heat in 2003 NBA Draft. He spent first 13 seasons of his career in Miami earning 12 NBA All-Star hours and capturing three NBA titles. After spending one season each with Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers, We returned to Heat for 2018-19 season. He retired from NBA after a successful 16-year career. He has played most games (948) in Miami Heat history and also is leing in points (21,556) and assists (5,310). He won NBA Final MVP in 2006.
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14:53 IST, January 8th 2020