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The Good, Bad and Miami Heat Culture: Playoff push, Wade’s final games?

By Lauren Gewirtz

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 03: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat looks on prior to the game against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Arena on April 03, 2019 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 03: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat looks on prior to the game against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Arena on April 03, 2019 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 30: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat high-fives teammate Goran Dragic #7 during the second half of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 30, 2019 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 30: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat high-fives teammate Goran Dragic #7 during the second half of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 30, 2019 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

The Culture

These could be Wade’s final few games if the Heat do not make the playoffs. Wade retiring? It is still insane to think about and hard to comprehend whether you are a Heat fan or just a fan of the game.

It is even more difficult to understand when Wade is doing things like hitting game winners over the Golden State Warriors and still contributing to the team both on and off the court.

Recently in an interview with Sports Illustrated, Wade said what we all knew:

"“I could play another year. But for me, it’s time. No one really gets to walk away from the game at the perfect time. No one’s ending is perfect. I have more left, but I don’t want to empty it all out.”"

Prior to Wade’s last regular season game April 9, the Heat will be honoring him and doing a special tribute for fans to take part in. Regardless of whether the Heat make the playoffs, it is going to be a special night and an addition to the hundreds of special moments that Wade has made in his career.

dark. Next. Juwan Howard linked to Los Angeles Lakers' coaching job

This is what this year was supposed to be about: D-Wade. Flash. Father Prime. No matter what, the One Last Dance is how it will be remembered.

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