Dwyane Wade honored to have a fan in Prince

Over the last two weeks, the world has mourned the death of Prince -- the artist the New York Times called "a sex symbol, a musical prodigy and an artist who shaped his career his way, often battling with accepted music-business practices" in its obituary.

Prince, who defied genres in his music, said in a 2012 radio interview that Dwyane Wade was his favorite player. The message had Wade feeling grateful.

Thank you for this message. WoW! Honored https://t.co/le4EBsSpnS

— DWade (@DwyaneWade) May 2, 2016

So yesterday i wasn't crying like some may think but i just listened to an interview with Damaris Lewis calling up Prince..Prince!!

— DWade (@DwyaneWade) May 2, 2016

and hearing him say that I was his favorite Basketball Player has me feeling all kinds of emotions.. You never know who life you impact

— DWade (@DwyaneWade) May 2, 2016

I know I have fans and lots of supporters around the world but hearing Prince say those words was an ultimate compliment.. #Honored

— DWade (@DwyaneWade) May 2, 2016