The Heat fixed their terrible Dwyane Wade statue, and it actually looks like him now
It’s hard to get the internet sports community to agree on anything these days, but the Miami Heat’s statue of Dwyane Wade brought about a rare level of consensus opinion. The Heat unveiled their Wade statue about two years ago as they were beginning the 2024-25 season, and absolutely everyone agreed it was terrible. The […]
Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade has responded to the updated statue of himself outside the Kaseya Center, expressing satisfaction with the changes made to better capture the emotion of his iconic "This is my house" celebration from 2009. Wade acknowledged receiving criticism over the initial likeness of the statue, but decided to listen to feedback and make adjustments.
He emphasized that the goal was not to erase the original work or disrespect the artists, but to ensure the face connected more effectively with the emotion the statue intended to convey. Wade stated, "It may be my likeness, but it will always be our house." The fan reaction has been predominantly positive, with many praising the improved likeness of Wade outside the stadium.
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