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Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade Wins Magic Johnson Award For Handling Of Media During 2018-19 NBA Season

MIAMI (CBSMiami)- Even in retirement, Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade can’t stop winning awards.

On Tuesday, Wade was announced as the winner of the Magic Johnson Award for the 2018-19 season.

Every season, since 2001, the Pro Basketball Writers Association honors a player who combines success on the basketball court with cooperation and respect when dealing with the media and public off the court.

The PBWA consists of more than 200 NBA writers and editors, who vote on the winner.

MIAMI, FL – APRIL 09: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat swaps jerseys with the Miami Heat team after his final regular season home game of his career against the Philadelphia 76ers at American Airlines Arena on April 09, 2019 in Miami, Florida.