Dwyane Wade just got immortalized outside the Kaseya Center, but not without some eyebrow-raising reactions. Fans couldn’t help but notice that the statue doesn’t quite capture his Hall of Fame looks.
Wade’s Take on His Statue: Art Over Accuracy
So, whatโs the deal with this statue? Wade himself chimed in, saying, “If I wanted it to look like me, Iโd just stand outside the arena and yโall can take photos.” Classic Wade, right? Heโs all about the artistry, not the mirror image. The statue captures that epic moment back in March 2009 against Chicago when he nailed a buzzer-beater and declared, “This is my house!” Now, that’s a memory worth freezing in bronze!
Dwayne Wade on his statue:
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Wadeโs take? “I care, but I donโt,” he says. In his view, social media is all about chatter, and he’s cool with it. “Please talk more about us. Talk more about a statue, come on down to see it, take some photos, send some memes. We donโt care.” Honestly, I think Wade’s got the right mindset here. Why sweat the small stuff when youโre a living legend?
That night, during a halftime ceremony against Detroit, Wade told fans that the statue was really for them. Not many teams go all out to honor their stars like this. “Thereโs only a few organizations that have a statue outside,” he pointed out. “We โ we โ have a statue outside.” That’s some serious love for Miami.
The 800-Hour Masterpiece
Creating this statue wasnโt a walk in the park. It took a whopping 800 hours, and Wade was hands-on throughout the process. “I donโt know a lot of people with a statue. Do you?” he joked. It’s a complicated, yet incredible journey to be part of, and Wade was all in.
Check out this YouTube link for more on the statue’s unveiling:
Celebrating Greatness: Wade’s Legacy
The big reveal was a family affair, with Miami Heat folks and Wadeโs loved ones in attendance. Coach Erik Spoelstra summed it up perfectly, saying, “We love to celebrate greatness. We love to celebrate all these iconic players, iconic moments.” And really, who doesnโt love a good celebration?
So, what do you think? Is the statue a slam dunk or an airball? Letโs hear your thoughts!
