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Olympian Dwyane Wade Honored in Miami

 
It was a picturesque moment for Dwyane Wade on Thursday. With the gold medal hanging proudly around his neck, Wade emerged from a shower of red, white, and blue confetti amidst 2,000 jubilant HEAT fans who gathered to give him a hero's welcome. Wade, who helped Team USA win gold in this year's Olympics, was honored with a banner unveiling at the AmericanAirlines Arena. The banner will be displayed alongside the HEAT division and NBA championship banners. (link)

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