Overview
- Wade recounted a one-on-one with Pat Riley about acquiring Allen Iverson and said he backed out as soon as Haslem was included.
- He explained that his decision was about loyalty and trust, saying Iverson wouldn’t ‘stick up’ for him the way Haslem did.
- Wade described the talks as serious, noting that whenever Riley pursues a move, it typically means the sides are close.
- Haslem remained in Miami for 20 seasons, appearing in 879 games and contributing to three championship teams as a cultural anchor.
- Miami ultimately built a new core by signing LeBron James and Chris Bosh in 2010 and won titles in 2012 and 2013, while Iverson was traded to the Nuggets in 2006-07.