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On the court, he was a long-limbed shot blocker who thrived on intimidating opponents. Off it, he was a thoughtful humanitarian with equally impressive reach, constantly striving to make a difference in all corners of the world.

Miami Heat honors Dwyane Wade with a statue for his iconic career moments and contributions. The ceremony marks a significant moment for Wade and his famil...

To say any of this involves clearing hurdles would be exaggeration, considering Dwyane Wade’s ascension to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame seemingly was inevitable from the moment he stepped on the court for the Miami Heat in 2003 as a first-round pick out of Marquette.

MIAMI — The formality came Wednesday: Dwyane Wade was named a candidate for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The coronation for the iconic former Miami Heat guard will come Aug. 12 at the Springfield, Mass., shrine.

With 2022-23 marking the Miami Heat’s 35th season, the Sun Sentinel completes a series of “5 at 35″ reflections from staff writer Ira Winderman, who has covered the entirety of the franchise’s 3 1/2 decades.

Fellow Hall of Famers Jerry West and Alonzo Mourning led the tribute to Boston's iconic big man.

As he had emphasized ahead of Saturday night’s induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Tim Hardaway pointed to his second career chapter as a takeoff point to his path to the Springfield, Mass., shrine.

"Another misconception is that I take up a roster spot," Udonis Haslem said. "People don't know that we got the most undrafted people in the NBA on our team. There's literally something going on here, people, which you dumb motherf--- can't ...

Based on the angst offered after some of the franchise’s toughest moments, from unexpected playoff ousters to the departure of LeBron James, Miami Heat president Pat Riley can come off as somewhat impatient.