The Professional Basketball Writers Association has selected Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade as this year's recipient of the Magic Johnson Award.

According to the PBWA, the Magic Johnson Award was created in 2001. It is given to players who combine excellence on the court with cooperation and dignity in dealing with the media and the public.

Other finalists for this year's award included Wizards guard Bradley Beal, Jazz center Rudy Gobert, Warriors forward Draymond Green and Magic center Nikola Vucevic.

The PBWA released an official statement to recognize Wade as this year's winner.

Via Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald:

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“Off the court, Wade — along with coach Erik Spoelstra and the Heat’s media relations staff — helped build an atmosphere of mutual respect and openness with the working media.”

Wade, now 37 years of age, announced that this would be his last season of service in the NBA. The former Marquette Golden Eagle played in 1054 games over the course of his career, racking up averages of 22.0 points on 48.0 percent shooting from the field (29.3 percent from beyond the arc), 5.4 assists, 4.7 rebounds, 1.5 steals and just under one block (0.8) in 33.9 minutes per outing.

Wade, a three-time champion, earned several other awards while playing in the NBA, including 13 All-Star nods, eight All-NBA Team selections and one Finals MVP. For his outstanding production in the 2009 season, he took home the league's scoring title.

Join us in congratulating Wade for being recognized with this award.