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Wade on AI's tribute: 'Can't thank Philly enough'

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Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Dwyane Wade is one of the greatest shooting guards in the history of basketball and the Philadelphia 76ers honored him in perfect fashion on Thursday night, before Wade's final game in Philly. 

Wade grew up idolizing Allen Iverson, who is one of the reasons he wears number three. The Sixers played a tribute from AI before the game and Wade re-posted the video on Instagram and thanked the Sixers' orgaization. 


"If you know me then you know how much this means to me," Wade wrote on Instagram after the Sixers' 106-102 win over the Heat.

"I remember being in my driveway trying to master A.I. Crossovers over and over until i got it right. After MJ @theofficialai3 is my favorite player. One of two reasons that i wear the number 3. I modeled my game after him and Mike. I can't thank him or the philly organization enough for this. This means something to me. Thank you! #OneLastDance

In the video, Iverson says Wade is, "Definitely one of the best two guards to ever play the game."

If you know me then you know how much this means to me. I remember being in my driveway trying to master A.I. Crossovers over and over until i got it right. After MJ @theofficialai3 is my favorite player. One of two reasons that i wear the number 3. I modeled my game after him and Mike. I can't thank him or the philly organization enough for this. This means something to me. Thank you! #OneLastDance

A post shared by dwyanewade (@dwyanewade) on Feb 21, 2019 at 7:27pm PST

Wade finished his final game in Philly with 19 points on 8-18 shooting in 31 minutes off of the bench. After the game, Wade exchanged jerseys with Ben Simmons. They two have developed a relationship through LeBron James, as both Simmons and James are represented by Klutch Sports. Wade, James, and Simmons have previously worked out together in the Summer. 

One of the goats! --

A post shared by 94WIP (@sportsradio94wip) on Feb 22, 2019 at 5:31am PST