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CHICAGO -- When Dwyane Wade was a free agent in 2010, he got a Chicago Bulls jersey when he met with his hometown team. He took it home, put it on and took a picture. Then he deleted it.He got another Bulls jersey Friday, and there were more pictures. Lots of pictures, and there was no need to erase anything this time around.The long dance between Wade and the Bulls took the next step when he was officially introduced as a member of his favorite team growing up in the Windy City. The 12-time All-Star had two workouts with the Bulls before he was drafted by Miami in 2003, and then had two more meetings with the team before deciding to stay with the Heat six years ago.My dream of becoming an NBA player started here, started here in my hometown, Wade said. I know it took a long time to get here, but I am here and Im excited to be here.Wade announced he was leaving Miami for Chicago on July 6, and the Bulls confirmed the deal two weeks ago. But his introductory press conference was delayed by a trip to China for Wade and his wife, actress Gabrielle Union.Judging by the smile on the face of general manager Gar Forman, it was worth the wait for the Bulls.Knowing him and studying him over the years, his makeup and character, his work ethic and his commitment to winning is something that I think is really going to serve our team well, Forman said. You look at our team and we basically got a young team. Weve got 10 players now with three years or less experience, and to have Dwyane come in and kind of show these guys the way, I dont think you can put a value on something like that.Wades two-year contract worth about $47 million is part of a delicate balancing act for Forman and the Bulls, trying to get younger and more athletic while staying in contention. After finishing 42-40 and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2008, Derrick Rose, another local product, was traded to the New York Knicks, and All-Star center Pau Gasol left for a free-agent deal with San Antonio.But the Bulls convinced Rajon Rondo and Wade to come to Chicago, adding two more dynamic guards to play with Jimmy Butler. While Rondo and Wade are on the wrong side of 30 and have never been strong 3-point shooters in a league with increasing emphasis on the outside shot, everyone with the Bulls think they will be able to work it out.We have our own strengths, and with those strengths is what were going to bring to this game, Wade said. Were not going to come out there and try to be Stephen Curry. Thats not our game.Butler watched from the back as Wade held his press conference, and Wade playfully ribbed him about his shirt exposing his muscular arms. While Butlers reputation took a hit following Chicagos poor finish last season, Wade said Butler called him during free agency and the deal would not have happened without his recruitment.Were not going to go through this all year. Its Jimmy Butlers team, Wade said. Myself and Rondo are here to bring what we bring as athletes to this team and to this city.Scoring has never been a problem for the 34-year-old Wade, who leaves Miami as the franchises career leader with 20,221 points. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 19 points and 4.6 assists in 74 games last season, his highest total since he appeared in 76 games in the 2010-11 campaign.After the Bulls missed out on him in the draft, Wade turned into a beloved figure in South Florida, helping the Heat win NBA titles in 2006, 2012 and 2013. He had repeatedly returned to the only NBA franchise he had ever known, but he said the direction and focus for each side was a little different this year than in the past.I had a contract offer in Miami that I could have took. I decided not to take it, Wade said. It was my decision to be selfish and to live out a dream of mine. I brought a lot of excitement to Miami and its a home to me. It will always be. I want to bring a little bit here to Chicago while I have a little bit left.---Jay Cohen can be reached at http://www.twitter.com/jcohenap Cheap Jaguars Jerseys . It might not have mattered. While the Dodgers are preparing for the playoffs, the Padres showed their future has promise behind two rookies. Custom Jaguars T-shirts . Now tied for second in the league in shootout goals, the 24-year-old likes to see what the opposing goaltender has in store before he ultimately lands on a move. http://www.customjaguarsjersey.com/ . 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The All Blacks depth has been tested once again in their 57-22 win over Argentina, with several substitutes being injected into the fray to good effect.The world champions were challenged in the first half by an energetic Pumas outfit and, looking for stability, introduced halfback TJ Perenara and prop Charlie Faumuina soon after half-time.Both responded in the best possible way, with Perenara laying on three try assists in an assured display and Faumuina barging over for a five-pointer in the corner.Fellow substitute Luke Romano also managed to influence proceedings by crossing for a late try.Coach Steve Hansen said the 24-year-old Perenara, who helped lead the Hurricanes to Super Rugby glory this season, deserved his 32 minutes after a sub-par Aaron Smith display.Nuggy (Smith) just wasnt having the night he wanted, getting a little frustrated, Hansen said.It was great for TJ to come on and I thought he was outstanding, playing really well (and) cleared the ball quickly off the deck.Perenara said he was glad to play his part after participating in just 28 minutes of the All Blacks back-to-back wins over the Wallabies.My job is to come on and be accurate in what I do and try and make an impact, Perenara said.Blues tighthead Faumuina said he and his teammates on the bench endeavoured to inject energy into the affair as Los Pumas visibly wilted.They were glad to add some zip to the All Blacks offensive play.The boys were working hard in the first half and you just want to bring something special to them, a bit of energy that the boys needed, 29-year-old Faumuina said.The Pumas were left to rue missed opportunities as they simply couldnt keep up the intensity late into the second half with Argeentina coach Daniel Hourcade admitting his side could not live with the All Blacks pace and power for the full 80 minutes.ddddddddddddArgentina came in for considerable praise from All Blacks coach Steve Hansen after the match, and Hourcade was pleased by his sides competitiveness against the best team in the world.But he said they had failed to make their early periods of dominance count or use their kicking game to good effect.We put a lot of pressure against them but perhaps we consumed a lot of energy, Hourcade said.When we couldnt put that pressure on, they were more relaxed and started to play, and it made a big difference.Skipper Agustin Creevy, who made 15 carries for 35 minutes, received hearty applause from the Kiwi faithful when substituted in the second half.He was honoured by the gesture but upset his side couldnt make their early intensity pay.His side had looked to take advantage of the All Blacks vulnerability at the breakdown by playing closer to the ruck but soon grew fatigued.They can produce the difference in the last 20 minutes as they showed today, the 31-year-old said.They showed theyre one step ahead of the rest of the teams.Hourcades Pumas will now travel to Perth to take on an Australian outfit buoyed by their drought-breaking victory over the Springboks in Brisbane on Saturday.Creevy said only a victory would satisfy him against the Wallabies.Were here to win games and not just to see what happens, we want to continue growing, the Jaguares hooker said.We are a team thats going to look for a win against Australia and the games afterwards. 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