Camron Ghorbi

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” No, we’re not talking about the chaos of Christmas at Dadeland Mall or a mad Publix rush for cranberries and turkeys. It’s that unique time of year when Miami sports fans can turn on any channel on seemingly any day and get to watch their favorite teams take the field, court and ice (sorry Marlins, we’ll see you in April). It’s time to get into the spirit and give thanks to these icons who fed our sports craze for years—thanks, guys! 1. Dwyane Wade Photograph: Courtesy CC/Flickr/Keith Allison The “golden era” of Miami Heat basketball began when Wade was selected fifth overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft first round. All he did in his 13 years in the Magic City was guide the Heat to three NBA championships (2006, 2012, 2013), earn 12 All-Star game nods and go down as the organization’s all-time leading scorer. He signed with the Chicago Bulls during free agency following the 2015-16 season. We miss you, D-Wade—and as the Heat said, the key is always under the mat for you. Key stat: 20,221: points scored by Wade in 13 seasons in Miami, the 39th-highest in NBA history.  2. Don Shula Photograph: Courtesy CC/Flickr/Miami Film Festival/World Red Eye Considered among the greatest coaches in football history, Don Shula guided the Miami Dolphins to back-to-back Super Bowls in 1972 and 1973 – including the lone undefeated season in NFL history in 1972, when his Dolphins finished 14-0. The Hall of Fame coach won over 150 more games than he