The big 3 era in Miami is officially over but it was a hell of a run for the team. After Wade, Bron & Bosh came together they went to 4 straight NBA Finals, winning two championships in the process and building a tight bond between the guys themselves. Many wondered how that bond would be affected with Lebron deciding to return to where it all began in Cleveland and how Wade & Bosh specifically would feel about it. Yesterday Wade spoke publicly about it for the first time and it is clear he wants the best for Lebron. Hit the jump.

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Wade released a statement Saturday calling James — who announced Friday he is leaving the Heat and returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers — “my brother,” and said he supports the four-time NBA MVP’s decision.

“As a friend and a teammate, I am sad to see my brother LeBron leave to begin a new journey,” Wade’s statement said. “In 2010, we decided to come together all for one goal — to win championships and we succeeded. We were friends when we first joined the league and created an unbreakable bond the past four years. Our collaboration will always be very special to me both personally and professionally.

“We shared something unique and he will always be part of my family. LeBron made the right decision for himself and his family because home is where your heart is. I know this was not an easy decision to make and I support him in returning to his roots. As an organization, a community, and as individuals, we achieved the goals we set when we first signed on together. We are champions.”

Wade & Bosh are probably finished winning championships at this point with the current Miami Heat team. They will still make the playoffs in the east, but they won’t go very deep and the Cavs with Lebron are more likely to win a championship before they do. It will probably be weird when the Cavs & Heat play each other for the first time, but after that it will just be like any regular game.