In the world of sports, the athletes who leave an eternal mark, are often eternalized with a statue. It’s a way to honor their achievements, to immortalize their legacy in bronze. The latest athlete to receive a statue was D Wade. But this wasn’t your average statue unveiling. This was a moment that broke the internet, not for Wade’s legendary career, but for the statue itself.
Let’s just say, the statue… it’s… unique. It’s like the artist channeled their inner Picasso and decided to do a rendition of Wade. The result? A statue that looks more like a wax figure gone wrong than a tribute to a basketball legend.
The internet, of course, had a field day. Memes flooded social media, comparing the statue to everything from a startled Muppet to a confused grandpa. People couldn’t help but wonder: did the sculptor even look at a picture of Wade? Did they just wing it? Or maybe they were trying to predict how Wade would look in 50 years?
Even Wade himself couldn’t contain his shock. In a video that quickly went viral, he’s seen staring at the statue with a mix of confusion and amusement. It’s like he’s trying to figure out who this stranger is and why they’re wearing his jersey.
Despite the initial shock, Wade took it all in stride. He’s a class act, after all. And let’s be honest, the statue, as weird as it is, is still a symbol of his incredible career. It’s a reminder of the impact he had on the game and the city of Miami.
So, while the statue may not be the most accurate representation of Wade, it’s definitely one of the most memorable. And that, in its own strange way, is a kind of legacy.
First thing’s first: The statue made it to #Shaqtin a Fool.
It’s even more funny when you listen to the Inside the NBA crew react to the statue.
