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Early in his career, LeBron James was known for shouldering a heavy burden, as there wasn’t a lot of talent around him on his Cleveland Cavaliers teams during his first stint there. Since then, the all-time great NBA player has regularly played with megastars. He somewhat invented the superteam when he joined the Miami Heat, […]

Dwyane Wade endured the roughest year of his life in 2024 without telling many people about it. Five years after retiring from professional basketball, the Miami Heat legend revealed that he recently recovered from a cancer diagnosis that required kidney surgery. Wade told the story on the latest release of his podcast, “The Why with […]

With the drama between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler continuing, one voice who has given his input is his team legend Dwyane Wade on the latest episode of his podcast “The Why.” As the Feb. 6 trade deadline looks to be important for the Heat if they decided to trade Butler, Wade would give […]

Debates over the best players to ever participate in a sport are one of the most popular conversations surrounding each respective game. This is particularly common in NBA circles. A debate between Tim Hardaway Sr. and Paul Pierce about how Pierce compares to Dwayne Wade is one of the latest. Hardaway had a comedic response […]

Poor Dwyane Wade statue. Just when you thought society was finally done shaming the worst athlete “tribute” in the history of sport (or art for that matter), the still-raw wound was reopened yet again during Derrick Rose’s recent interview with Shams Charania. In an exclusive sit-down with the ESPN insider following his offseason retirement, Derrick […]

Winning an NBA championship is the ultimate goal of every player’s career, but it has a unique meaning for Tyler Herro. The Miami Heat guard explained to former teammate Udonis Haslem on ‘The OGs Show’ that he wants to win a title for the city, much like his predecessor Dwyane Wade did. “I really do […]

As Colorado football gears up for the Alamo Bowl, the team’s two most valuable players took some time to capture and remake one of the greatest sports photos in history. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade would likely approve. The two-time NBA Finals championship duo for the Miami Heat were cornerstones of their team, just as […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki’s quiet confidence during the 2011 NBA Finals extended beyond his on-court dominance. Former NBA player Brendan Haywood recently revealed on the Run Your Race podcast that Nowitzki privately dismissed the Miami Heat’s Big 3, asserting that the trio lacked true star power without him. Haywood, speaking with Theo Pinson and […]

Miami Heat President Pat Riley reflected on the breakup of the Heat’s famed “Big Three” during an appearance on The OGs Show, a podcast hosted by former Heat players Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller. Riley addressed the end of an era marked by LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh, who formed one of the […]

MIAMI – As Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo looks to get back on track this season when it comes to his play on the court, he also serves double duty as the captain of the team. Adebayo has spoken honestly about the captain role before but goes in-depth about how he feels as he’s in […]

There’s no question that NBA fan favorites are tied with the teams they play for. As a result, it’s quite surprising at times to see a particular player wear a different jersey. Here is a look at 10 NBA players who look wrong in another team uniform. Klay Thompson – Dallas Mavericks Breaking: Klay Thompson […]

Marquette basketball is off to a hot start in 2024-25. Shaka Smart and the Golden Eagles announced themselves as early National Championship contenders on Tuesday night with a very impressive 76-58 win against No. 6 Purdue. Star guard Kam Jones has been at the center of the Golden Eagles’ success this season and is clearly […]

When Dwyane Wade’s 8-foot statue was first revealed outside Kaseya Center in Miami, everyone had mixed feelings. Wade was impressed at how the statue turned out, even calling it ‘one of the best statues ever created.’ However, everyone else felt it looked nothing like him. Some even say it was on the same level as […]

In today’s sports media landscape, every retired NBA player now has a podcast, and fans can hear some truly wild stories coming from their former playing days. For instance, Heat legend Udonis Haslem shared a crazy story about Dwyane Wade, whose statue stands outside Kaseya Center, and the late OJ Simpson’s “lady friend” on the […]

In the brief history of their franchise, the Miami Heat are largely defined by the three championships Dwyane Wade led them to, with two of them coming during the “Big Three” era. However, according to Wade, the team’s history was days away from being altered in the 2010 offseason. “I was actually leaving Miami at […]

It was an emotional moment as Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose retired from the NBA after playing 16 seasons and going through a rollercoaster of a career. As people debate about Rose being a Hall of Fame inductee, former player Kevin Garnett takes it a step further and believes he should get a statue outside […]

As the Miami Heat prepare for their upcoming game vs the New York Knicks on Wednesday evening, the NBA world is busy roasting the statue they just unveiled of franchise legend Dwyane Wade at a recent ceremony honoring the superstar. The statue is not exactly the spitting image of the Heat icon, and its unveiling […]

Dwayne Wade’s Miami Heat statue has been the talk of the week so far, and Shaquille O’Neal couldn’t miss the moment to crack a joke as well. During his Shaqtin’ a Fool segment on TNT, he had the statue ranked as No. 1 on his list in front of Ben Simmons, LeBron James, and Dennis […]

The unveiling of the Miami Heat’s statue of Dwyane Wade has sparked many reactions. And you have to give kudos to Wade for being so respectful in his response since the internet has gone off on the statue’s appearance. But there’s been one key NBA voice who had not yet had a chance to comment […]

Let’s be honest — it wasn’t a great week to be Oscar León or Omri Amrany, the artists responsible for the debacle of a Dwyane Wade statue in Miami. It’s also not a great week to be Aaron Judge, The Washington Post or racist comedian Tony Hinchcliffe — but that’s neither here nor there. Let’s […]

Despite working through trade rumors surrounding Jimmy Butler and memes about a Dwyane Wade statue gone wrong, the Miami Heat were able to get their second win of the season on Monday evening at home against the Detroit Pistons. While it wasn’t the prettiest game, Miami was ultimately able to pull away down the stretch […]

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was in awe of Dwyane Wade’s statue unveiling on Sunday. After Wade reflected on his career, Butler spoke to the media after Monday’s win against the Detroit Pistons. He mentioned how there could be someone else to receive their statue. “I like it… What he’s done for the city, I […]

The Miami Heat honored one of the NBA’s all-time best shooting guards in Dwyane Wade through a statue unveiling on Sunday. Likewise, the statue celebrated his game-winning shot against the Chicago Bulls in 2009, when he stepped onto the announcer’s table and yelled, “This is my house!” After the unveiling, Dwyane Wade shared a wholesome […]

MIAMI – There is no doubt that the Miami Heat’s statue of Dwyane Wade has garnered polarizing reactions with some poking fun at it or even some saying that it doesn’t resemble the Hall of Fame player at all. However, Wade would call it “beautiful” and say it’s one of the best statues ever after […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade received one of the highest honors possible on Sunday. A statue donning Wade’s likeness now stands outside the Kaseya Center, reminding every fan of the Hall of Famer’s legacy. However, at the ceremony unveiling this Heat monument, Wade admitted he wished his former team had a different kind of ceremony […]

Dwyane Wade’s statue was revealed on Oct. 28, as the Miami Heat legend was recognized for his illustrious career with the team. There were more comments on social media about how the statue didn’t particularly look like Wade, and people started making jokes, including Paul Pierce. Pierce shared his text messages with his former teammate […]

On Sunday, the Miami Heat paid tribute to the greatest player in the history of their franchise, Dwyane Wade, by unveiling a statue of his that was built outside Kaseya Center. However, good intentions don’t always result in good outcomes. The statue looks nothing like Wade; in fact, it looks as though Wade has been […]

MIAMI – During the Miami Heat unveiling a statue for Dwyane Wade, he mentioned an interesting point in his speech Sunday afternoon that spoke about the player that will continue to carry the culture to the future. While people will discuss Wade’s statue and its polarizing reviews, he would speak about the footprints left by […]

MIAMI- After the Miami Heat unveiled the statue of Dwyane Wade Sunday afternoon to the public outside the Kaseya Center, it was a reminder of the greatness that was brought to the franchise. While the Heat statue has been getting split reviews, Wade shared his appreciation for it and reflected on his career to the […]

MIAMI – Ever since it was announced that the Heat would make a statue of Dwyane Wade to be put outside of the Kaseya Center, it has been a much-anticipated event. The moment arrived, and the Heat statue has been getting polarizing reviews from fans, but Wade himself has a strong positive stance on the […]

Miami Heat legend Dwayne Wade took the organization to new heights after they drafted him fifth overall in 2003. Now, the Hall-of-Famer’s been immortalized with a statue outside the team’s arena, although it’s not exactly a spitting image of him. Wade said “This is out of body, y’all,” when the statue was unveiled on Sunday, […]

Being remembered forever with a statue should be an incredible lifetime achievement. Well, the Miami Heat need to go back to the drawing board with their statue honoring the legendary Dwyane Wade because the internet is roasting the franchise all over social media. Don’t believe me? Take a look for yourself! BREAKING: The Dwyane Wade […]

It was a special moment when it was announced last season that the Miami Heat would unveil a statue of Dwyane Wade outside of the Kaseya Center as announced by president Pat Riley. After many updates about Wade’s statue, the ceremony will take place Sunday at 5 p.m. (EST) as the Heat icon himself spoke […]

As Miami Heat president Pat Riley gave his thoughts on the state of the team, one player he specifically talked about was star Bam Adebayo Thursday. With Adebayo looking to continue to impress this season, Riley envisions the highest ceiling for Adebayo to reach other Heat greats such as Dwyane Wade. There’s no doubt that […]

The shooting guard position is stacked with top-end talent, but it is a surprisingly deep position all-time as well. Two guards bridge the gap between point guards and wings. They usually need the playmaking knack of a lead-guard but have to also be able to score with the best of anyone. They are also matched […]

Angel Reese, rookie standout for the Chicago Sky, has faced her share of criticism and public scrutiny throughout the 2024 WNBA season. On Tuesday, former NBA star Dwyane Wade appeared on Reese’s podcast, “Unapologetically Angel,” where he offered an insightful take on the nature of hatred faced by elite athletes. Wade shared a personal message, […]

Athletes and brands have long shared lucrative partnerships, but in recent years, lifetime endorsement deals with companies like Nike, Adidas, and more have become the pinnacle of financial success for sports icons. These contracts not only guarantee a steady income long after retirement but also cement the athlete’s legacy through exclusive partnerships. Among the top […]

On the Unapologetically Angel podcast, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese had Chi-town legend Dwyane Wade on her show. As the two were talking about the WNBA season and handling the popularity, among many other topics, one interesting point came up. Both Wade and Reese are true competitors. Once tipoff occurs, all friendships are cast aside. […]

One person who will benefit of the success of the Chicago Sky is Dwyane Wade since he is an investor which is the second former NBA player to do so with the first being Magic Johnson for the Los Angeles Sparks. With Angel Reese being the face of the Sky, Wade appeared on her show […]