Statue goes viral after unveiling in Miami

Social media users mocked the statue of NBA legend Dwyane Wade after an unveiling ceremony outside the Kaseya Center in Miami on Sunday.

The unveiling of basketball legend Dwyane Wade's statue in Miami over the weekend was greeted with applause from those in attendance and the NBA, but people online weren't so kind as it was difficult to see a clear likeness.

Wade, a three-time NBA champion and 13-time NBA All-Star, was honored by the Miami Heat at a ceremony on Sunday after playing 14 seasons with the team.

“This is nothing I ever expected,” Wade told the crowd during the ceremony outside the Kaseya Center. “That’s not what I played for. That's not why I picked up the basketball. I picked up basketball to make a difference in my family’s life.”

Flanked by his wife, actress Gabrielle Union, Wade said after the revelation: “It's going to take a while to process this. But I just feel happy. I'm grateful, I feel grateful, I feel blessed and I'm so grateful.” “

The NBA praised Wade's performance in an X post, saying, “This is indeed your house; forever.”

“Miami Heat did Dwyane Wade dirty”

While the NBA and Wade praised the statue and the honor, many on social media did not and mocked the sculpture's appearance, even comparing it to the 42-year-old's former teammate Antoine Walker and actors Laurence Fishburne, Delroy Lindo and Kelsey Grammer.

Social media users mocked the statue of NBA legend Dwyane Wade after an unveiling ceremony outside the Kaseya Center in Miami on Sunday.

“Miami Heat did Dwyane Wade dirty”

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