Despite LeBron James’ dominance during the Heatles era, Dwyane Wade has a special place in the hearts of Miami Heat fans. This sentiment was vividly showcased in 2020 when the franchise retired Wade’s jersey, marking a profound moment in their history. Now, the Heat have elevated their tribute by announcing the unveiling of a statue in Wade’s honor, set to grace the front of the Kaseya Center. Oscar Leon and Omri Amrany – the artists behind statues of Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, and other legends – will unveil the statue in fall of 2024.

During Wade’s 15 years with the Heat, he garnered 13 All-Star selections, unanimous All-Rookie Team First Team three NBA Championships, an NBA Finals MVP, and contributed to Team USA with gold and bronze medals. His remarkable career is further highlighted by receiving the Magic Johnson Award and various other distinctions.

LeBron James congratulates Dwyane Wade on his statue

LeBron James, a legendary name in Heat’s history and a longtime close friend of Wade, couldn’t contain his excitement for the grand gesture. Taking to his Instagram stories, James shared a clip of the announcement and expressed his congratulations to Wade, emphasizing the magnitude of the occasion with the words, “Congrats Trey!!! That’s major,” while tagging Wade.

Wade played 1,054 season games for the Heat. During those, he averaged 22 points and 5.4 assists while shooting 48% from the field. On the other end of the floor, he garnered 4.7 rebounds and 1.54 steals per game.

Securing the checkpoint of at least 20,000 points, 4,000 rebounds, 5,000 assists, 1,500 steals, 500 three-point field goals, and 800 blocks, Wade stands alongside LeBron James and Michael Jordan as the only players who have achieved this remarkable feat.

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Will James have his statue in the NBA?

LeBron James boasts a plethora of accolades throughout his career, but having a statue in his honor could be the ultimate feather in his cap. Having played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and currently the Los Angeles Lakers, he has left an indelible mark on each franchise.

With LeBron being the Cavs’ greatest and returning to secure their first championship, there is a chance that Cleveland may soon feature a statue in his honor. Furthermore, while LeBron’s time with the Heat was relatively brief, spanning four years, he managed to lead the team to two championships, solidifying his impact as both effective and monumental.

Now, as LeBron continues to shine in the purple and gold of the Lakers, talks regarding a statue in his honor outside the team’s arena have surfaced multiple times. While fans probe the idea of erecting a James statue outside the Lakers’ arena, James Worthy resonated that there might be a possibility.

How many statues do you think the King will have erected in his honor?

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