Wade makes birthday wish come true

Heat star moved by meeting with 90-year-old fan following team practice

MIAMI ā€“ The Heat's Dwyane Wade turned a run-of-the-mill team shootaround into an unforgettable experience on Tuesday morning.

After preparing for the final preseason home game against Houston, Wade had a special visitor at the American Airlines Arena.

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Wade posted a picture on Instagram of a 90-year-old woman celebrating her birthday with him.

Wade wrote, "Today after shooatround, I had the chance to meet this lovely lady.Ā  You never know the impact you have on people and meeting her made me realize yet again that my life is bigger than basketball. She presented a challenge to play me one on one for her 90th bday.Ā  Thanks to her family, the Miami Heat and TeamWade for making this wish come true."

Wade added the hashtags #biggerpurpose and #hertearsalmostmademetear..


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David Lang is executive producer of the Local 10 sports department.