NBA Fans React To Big Dwyane Wade News

The Miami Heat announced when they will unveil Dwyane Wade's statue.

Jan 14, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Former Miami Heat player Dwayne Wade waves to the fans after a special ceremony during halftime of the game between the Miami Heat and the Charlotte Hornets at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images / Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

Dwyane Wade is one of the best players in NBA history.

He is most known for his legendary tenure with the Miami Heat from 2003-16.

On Thursday, the Heat announced when they unveil a statue of Wade (October 27).

Via The Heat: "Our franchise GOAT getting basketball’s ultimate honor. Be here when the @DwyaneWade statue is officially unveiled 🔥"

Our franchise GOAT getting basketball’s ultimate honor. Be here when the @DwyaneWade statue is officially unveiled 🔥

Sign up for ticket info + early access to exclusive Wade merch - https://t.co/1KSgnYQXNq pic.twitter.com/ghTKiZnlbn

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) September 12, 2024

Many fans reacted to the news on social media.

Via @ernstnation: "Ima cry 😭 my GOAT 🐐🐐🐐 #Wad3County"

Ima cry 😭 my GOAT 🐐🐐🐐 #Wad3County https://t.co/wepcJrkcKM

— Ern (@ernstnation) September 12, 2024

Via @Beatlove91: "Whatever it is, he was on the scorer’s table."

Whatever it is, he was on the scorer’s table. https://t.co/jCqZ3BaPmM

— jennay sehkwa (@Beatlove91) September 12, 2024

Via @CoachBryceH: "It’s about time! Salute to the flash"

It’s about time! Salute to the flash https://t.co/DDJ09j4up0

— Coach Bryce (@CoachBryceH) September 12, 2024

Via Legion Hoops: "The Heat announce that they will unveil a Dwyane Wade statue on October 27th against the Pistons.

Well deserved. 🔥"

The Heat announce that they will unveil a Dwyane Wade statue on October 27th against the Pistons.

Well deserved. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/qyOg3T83m8

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) September 12, 2024

@TheeMostWashed: "Wade County"

Wade County

— Card Declined (@TheeMostWashed) September 12, 2024

Via @LakersOnX: "Great, he deserves that recognition"

Great, he deserves that recognition

— Lakers On 𝕏 (@LakersOnX) September 12, 2024

Via @Moose_NBA: "Genuinely the only player in Heat history who deserves one"

Genuinely the only player in Heat history who deserves one

— Moose (@Moose_NBA) September 12, 2024

Via @LakersLead: "gotta be this, right? @HeatLead"

gotta be this, right? @HeatLead pic.twitter.com/gRQCvpKDE7

— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) September 12, 2024

Via @2wavy_evons: "udonis haslem deserve one too"

udonis haslem deserve one too

— EVONSS (@2wavy_evons) September 12, 2024

Via @LeGOATBurner23: "LeBron should’ve got one first
2 Rings
2MVPS
2 finals MVPS"

LeBron should’ve got one first
2 Rings
2MVPS
2 finals MVPS

— Shaquill👑 (@LeGOATBurner23) September 12, 2024

Via @SixthManJake: "Everyone just getting a statue nowadays 🥲"

Everyone just getting a statue nowadays 🥲

— SMJ (@SixthManJake) September 12, 2024

Wade played 15 seasons for the Heat and helped them win three NBA Championships.

He also had quick stops with the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers over his 16 seasons in the NBA.

Jun 15, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) drives against San Antonio Spurs guard Kawhi Leonard (2) in game five of the 2014 NBA Finals at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images / Soobum Im-Imagn Images

The Hall of Famer has career averages of 22.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 48.0% from the field and 29.3% from the three-point range in 1,054 regular season games.