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Only true talent can survive in the NBA for the long term and Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade is a notable example. The icon still has something rather special left to add to his tank. As a bonus over his inspiring journey, the 3x NBA Champion who retired in 2019 is all set to receive the NBA’s greatest honor. 12x Grammy award winner John Legend and an Aaron Rodgers teammate along with several other stars from across sports joined hands with Wade’s wife Gabrielle Union to accompany Wade in his achievement.?

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Apart from his prowess on the court, fans remember Wade for his untiring efforts toward the LQBTQ community. The legend even received an honor at the prestigious NAACP Image Awards. However, it?s Wade?s turn to receive the NBA’s big honor for his efforts on the court. The league recently announced D-Wade, Pau Gasol, Tony Parker, Gregg Popovich and Dirk Nowitzki as the inductees nominated for its Hall of Fame, class of 2023.

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Dwyane Wade reaches “Basketball Heaven?

Days after the official announcement, Dwyane Wade took to his Instagram to share pictures along with an interesting caption. The caption read, ?I?m both humbled and honored to have made it to basketball heaven.? The pictures included some of the legends of the game, such as Magic Johnson and Julius Erving, along with his fellow nominees.?

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In response to Wade?s Instagram post, several stars across the country joined hands to appreciate him. First and foremost, Wade?s wife, Gabrielle Union, commented, ?Legend Status.? Following Union, legendary American singer John Legend wrote, ?Beyond deserved! Congratulations brotha!?

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Apart from Legend, former NFL star and NFL icon Aaron Rodger’s teammate Vince Young said, ?Congrats Champ,? and Ryan Clark also said, ?Congrats brother!!? From the basketball fraternity, 3x NBA Champion Udonis Haslem and ex-WNBA star Ticha Penichiero applauded the legend.?

D-Wade?s emotional exit in 2019

After the 2018 summer break, Dwyane Wade released an emotional video ahead of the 2018-19 NBA season regarding his retirement. Dominating the court for 16 long seasons, he finally hung up his shoes in 2019.

The NBA all set to honor the legend’s contribution to the league at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.??

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What are your thoughts on the inductees nominated for the NBA Hall of Fame 2023? Let us know in the comments below.

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Shahul Hameed is a Senior NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master's Degree in journalism from a distinguished institute, his journey into sports writing began during his college days, and since then, Shahul has been captivated not only by the remarkable consistency of Stephen Curry but also by the enduring legacy of LeBron James. He specializes in covering the live basketball action. When games aren’t on, beyond covering trade rumors and match reports, Shahul actively engages with fan bases, ensuring he is attuned to the ever-changing NBA landscape. His dedication to his craft finds an equal match in his admiration for the storytelling and cinematic brilliance of Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher, and Wes Anderson.

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