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Dwyane Wade reveals the 'hardest part' about leaving Miami

Published Jul. 7, 2016 1:33 p.m. ET

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Dwyane Wade may be leaving Miami for Chicago in free agency, but he wants to make it clear to Heat fans that he appreciates the support they've given him over the last 13 seasons.

Wade wrote a touching farewell letter and explained his decision leave the franchise that drafted him fifth overall in 2003, and followed up with tweets directed to Heat fans Thursday afternoon.

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