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Dwyane Wade Statue Gets Facelift
Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade's bronze statue receives updated face after online backlash.
In brief
Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade's bronze statue receives updated face after online backlash. Dwyane Wade's Heat statue was updated with a more lifelike face following criticism of its original design. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Statue Update Announcement
Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade's bronze statue gets a facelift after online jokes and negativity.
Reason for Update
Sculptors enhanced Wade's face to be more lifelike after the statue's original form in 2024 was met with online jokes and widespread negativity.
Wade's Response
Wade said he heard jokes and memes about the statue but was okay with updates because it belongs to Miami.
“It may be my likeness, but it will always be our house”
Statue Significance
The statue commemorates Wade's game-winning shot against the Chicago Bulls in 2009 after he yelled "This is my house".
The bottom line
Dwyane Wade's Heat statue was updated with a more lifelike face following criticism of its original design.
