LeBron James said he recognized the 39th birthday of his close friend and former teammate Dwyane Wade, offering a series of eight photos documenting their time together.
James and Wade, 36, played four years together with the Heat from 2010 to 2014, and then had a brief meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2017-18 season.
However, their friendship was formed long before their time together with the Heat. In the 2003 NBA Draft, James was the best overall selection for the Cavaliers, while Wade was chosen four places later by the Heat.
Both players developed future talents in the Hall of Fame and, during their years at the Heat, the duo helped lead the franchise to two NBA titles and four consecutive conference championships.
Just five months after Wade returned to the Heat in February 2018, James left the Cavaliers after four seasons to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers.
While Wade retired after the 2018-19 season, James continues to perform at a high level on the court. That effort paid off last October, when he led the Lakers to their first NBA title in a decade.
Of course, despite the fact that Wade is no longer playing, the bond between him and James remains strong and will remain so for years to come.