“Personally I’m biased, I think it’s one of the best statues that’s been created because of what it represents for us and for me.” Dwyane Wade does not pay attention to any backlash or negativity, savoring the moments to be grateful for. And why shouldn’t he? After all, he is the first player in the franchise’s history to receive an 8-foot honor. And he isn’t alone in this regard today. After the many voices of dissatisfaction, the person behind the sculpture issues the same verdict.

“I couldn’t do better than that. I don’t think anybody else can do better than that. It is what it is, and we will love it forever,” Omri Amrany spoke to the Host/Reporter of Miami Heat. The major criticism comes from fans, as they have voiced that the face of the Heat legend is not similar. Apart from Amrany, Oscar León was also responsible for building the statue and previously explained Dwyane Wade’s reaction during the process.

“He walked away very happy. By that last visit, he had basically seen everything he wanted to see. We made all the adjustments he wanted,” via the 7 News Miami. Amrany revealed the same sentiment while talking to Front Office Sports on Monday. The Studio Rotblatt Amrany has been responsible for 300 bronze sculptures which also include some of the NBA legends.

The recent Kobe Bryant’s 19-foot ‘Black Mamba’ statue was a finger point after the legendary 81-point game. Also, the second statue of Bryant, alongside his daughter Gigi ‘Kobe and Gianna Bryant Memorial Statue’. It all started with Michael Jordan’s ‘The Spirit,’ a 15-foot statue at the United Center celebrating his first retirement in 1994. The same statue that once Dwyane Wade saw and now has the same honor as his idol.

Dwyane Wade gets a Jordan-esque honor

Hailing from Chicago, Dwyane Wade closely followed Michael Jordan as any other kid. The Bulls legend was not only a help during the professional career, but personal as well. Known for his crafty nail arts, Wade had once revealed he was inspired by MJ. Yes, his idol used to apply clear paint, and that was a boost the Heat legend needed. Now watching himself be immortalized, in a way similar to the Bulls legend — whose statue was the first he had ever seen —  Wade is grateful and hoping to inspire.

“It’s not something I dreamed of, but it’s something I definitely grew up knowing about. Michael Jordan had a statue in Chicago. That was the first statue I’ve ever seen.” The 3x NBA Champion revealed about the honor of a statue and how he felt. Further explained that he hoped that the younger generation would also look at his statue in the same light and strive for success.

“So to be able to be at this point in my life where I know that the same feeling I had when Jordan had his statue is the same feeling that young kids will have coming, getting an opportunity to visit mine, families will have, being able to create memories and moments.” That is why Dwyane Wade is not worried about any issues with the statue, as he knows the legacy has already been stamped.