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Sports · October 30, 2026

Heat unveil an updated Wade statue, after original was widely panned for not looking like him

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The Miami Heat have unveiled an updated version of Dwyane Wade's bronze statue outside the Kaseya Center following widespread criticism of the original's facial likeness. The modifications were made to address public feedback and memes that emerged after the initial 2024 unveiling. Wade expressed his support for the adjustments, noting that while he previously defended the artistic expression, he wanted the statue to better serve the fans and the city of Miami.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • The Miami Heat unveiled an updated version of Dwyane Wade's statue.
  • The original statue was criticized for not resembling Wade.
  • The statue is located outside the arena where the Miami Heat play.
  • Dwyane Wade commented on the update on Friday.

Reported by only some outlets

  • CBS Sports reports the statue is located at the Kaseya Center.
  • CBS Sports reports that Wade addressed the update via a Substack post.
  • CBS Sports notes the original statue was unveiled in 2024, whereas Yahoo Sports refers to it being unveiled 'two years ago' in 2026.
  • CBS Sports lists Wade's career achievements including three championships and 13 All-Star selections.

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