NBA Fans React To Big Dwyane Wade News

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Sep 12, 2024 3:24 PM ET

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.

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.

@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 (@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.

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.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads: