Dwyane Wade thanks Heat fans in series of tweets

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After 13 years, Dwyane Wade decided to leave the Miami Heat in free agency on Thursday, agreeing to a two-year deal with the Chicago Bulls.

Wade, who helped Miami win championships in 2006, 2012 and 2013, penned a letter to fans on Thursday night through the Associated Press, expressing gratitude toward the Heat organization and its fans.

He followed those comments up with a series of tweets on Friday afternoon.

“The hardest part was leaving u guys.” Wade wrote in one tweet. “Y’all have supported me thru all my UPs but most importantly my DOWNS.”

I wanna say THANK YOU to #HeatNation... I've read and felt you guys love from afar. thank you for appreciating my 13 years. #FamilyAlways
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) July 7, 2016

The hardest part was leaving u guys. Y'all have supported me thru all my UPs but most importantly my DOWNS.
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) July 7, 2016

I'm gonna miss running to the end corners of the court and the scorers table yelling "This is MY House!!!"
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) July 7, 2016

But Miami-Dade County to me..will always be Wade County!!!
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) July 7, 2016

I'll miss all my youngins but UD and CB I will miss like no other. I Love you both beyond words. #Brothersforlife
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) July 7, 2016

Chicago!!! I am ready and I'm excited for this next chapter in my life. I'm not finished nor am I done!!! #GoBulls
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) July 7, 2016

Wade, 34, is a native of Robbins, Ill. in Chicago’s south suburbs. He joins a Bulls squad that traded starting point guard Derrick Rose to the Knicks for center Robin Lopez, and signed free-agent Rajon Rondo this off-season.

– Kenny Ducey

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