Se pensavamo che la firma di
Kevin Durant (27 anni) con i Golden State Warriors fosse la mossa shock della Free-Agency 2016 ci sbagliavamo, nella notte è arrivato il colpo di scena più clamoroso ed inaspettato,
Dwyane Wade (34 anni) saluta i Miami Heat dopo 13 anni per tornare nella sua città Natale, raggiunto l'accordo con i Chicago Bulls!
Nella giornata di ieri a New York Wade ha incontrato nell'ordine i Denver Nuggets, i Milwaukee Bucks e i Miami Heat, c'erano anche i Bulls ma il meeting fu cancellato per un problema di voti ma facciamo il riassunto di cosa è successo perché la firma di Wade ha coinvolto anche Cleveland Cavaliers e Los Angeles Lakers; Wade voleva un biennale da $50 milioni da Miami, gli Heat erano disposti offrigli di $50 milioni ma spalmati su 3 anni, Denver invece poteva con un biennale da 2 anni per $52 milioni mentre le chance di Milwaukee erano al lumicino.
Alla fine D-Wade ha firmato un
biennale da $47.5 milioni con i Bulls i quali a loro volta, per creare spazio salariale, hanno: spedito
Mike Dunleavy (35 anni) ai Cavaliers (che useranno i $9.6 milioni di trade exception per assorbire i $4.8 di Mike) e
Jose Calderon (34 anni) ai Lakers in cambio di una futura seconda scelta.
I Bulls quindi dopo giorni di magra tornano a sorridere in questa Free-Agency adesso che potranno schierare un trio di esterni da urlo composto da
Rajon Rondo (30 anni),
Jimmy Butler (24 anni)e appunto l'ex leggenda di Miami, Heat che ripartiranno dai giovani rimanendo comunque una squadra competitiva.
Questa la lettera d'addio scritta da Wade per i tifosi di Miami:
Dear Miami,
This has been an extremely emotional and tough decision to come to. After 13 years, I have decided to embark on a new journey with the Chicago Bulls. This was not an easy decision, but I feel I have made the right choice for myself and my family.
I started my NBA career with the Miami Heat in 2003 and it has been an honor to have played with them and help build a winning franchise with three NBA championships. I look back with pride and amazement at all we have accomplished together. I want to express my gratitude to the Arison family, Pat Riley, Coach Erik Spoelstra, the coaching staff, and the entire Miami Heat organization.
From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank the Miami community and especially #HEATNATION for all of their love and support over the years. It has been truly incredible. I am deeply moved and appreciative of the positive messages from my fans expressing that they want what's best for me and I know they will support my decision. The memories including championship parades and five conference titles are incredible moments we have shared that will always remain close to my heart as I begin the next chapter of my life.
Growing up in Robbins, Ill., I never dreamed that an NBA career could have even been possible and that one day I would wear a Chicago Bulls jersey. Watching the Bulls growing up inspired me at an early age to pursue my dream of becoming a basketball player. My most treasured memories were watching my dad play basketball on the courts of Fermi Elementary School and developing my game at the Blue Island Recreation Center. I have never forgotten where I came from and I am thankful to have an opportunity to play for the team that first fueled my love of the game. Many of my family members still live in Chicago and I am excited to return home to a city very close to my heart.
I look forward to returning to my roots and to what lies ahead.
Much Love and Respect,
D. Wade
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