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Silenced by Viral Dwyane Wade Burn, Gilbert Arenas Hit With Miami Legend’s Hilarious 5-Word Response

Published 10/20/2023, 2:47 PM EDT

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Sports fans are caught up in an entertaining turmoil on social media. A picture circulating on Instagram from an old buddy has sent fans and other professionals in the sport into shock humor.

The Miami Heat had won over the Washington team that was led by Gilbert Arenas with a 118-112 final score. However, the real game started off once the final buzzer had sounded and players exchanged hugs. It took an unanticipated funny turn whereby the entire virtual duel was comical.

Dwyane Wade’s Twitter Burn Ignites a Virtual Showdown

Dwyane Wade’s Twitter post caption got lots of reactions including many likes, comments, and those from their fans and celebrities. D-Wade, known for the quickest wit of all, posted a GIF of the epic moment.

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With the caption ““I put the Heat to his face, give ‘em flashbacks of DWade,” It’s all love my guy”, rather than replying with words, he used the GIF of his own facial expression and reaction, while Arenas went the other way by uploading the rap battle video featuring viral sensation SupaHotFire.

A funny and entertaining video had countered Wade’s controversial caption. This is a classic example of how athletes use social media to entertain their fans, and such moments that go beyond the court into the virtual world.

In particular, the exchange between Wade and Arenas showed how much impact social media played in involving fans in such events. These legendary athletes can interact with their fans through the virtual world, revealing their personality, witty humor, and life off the court. Fans witnessed a light-hearted rivalry between adversaries, which is an occurrence common in the international sporting industry.

The Unconventional Response to D-Wade

However, during the showdown, Gilbert’s intentions were evident. He simply responded with a well-delivered lyric from a song; “Not what the streets wanted, but what they needed.” He kept it short and mysterious.

Arenas’ five-word comeback became another reminder that sports personalities are always unexpectedly hilarious on social media. Furthermore, it brought to light that athletes are not merely players alone but entertaining, storytelling, and meme creators of their own.

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Dwyane Wade’s funny Instagram caption and Gilbert Arenas’ witty retort reveal a light-hearted face of competitive basketball outside the field. Virtual interactions among athletes bring another dimension for fans who want to be closer to their favorite players or view these kinds of moments first-hand, such as when an epic battle between rivals transforms into fuel for memes.

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Abhinav Tomar

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Abhinav is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports, known for his insightful coverage of the league. With a deep passion for basketball fueled by the late Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship runs, Abhinav has built his writing career on astute analysis and a firm understanding of the game. His transparent reporting and dedication to providing quality content have earned him credibility and respect among readers and industry professionals alike.
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Caroline Joseph