Paul Pierce recently made a humorous comparison between Dwyane Wade’s statue and a former NBA championDwyane Wade’s Statue and Paul Pierce (Images Credit: Getty Images and Josh Reynolds/X)
On Sunday, the Miami Heat honored Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade by unveiling a statue of him outside the Kaseya Center. This significant event celebrated Wade’s tremendous contributions to both the team and the city.

The statue, which depicts Wade in a dynamic pose, serves as a lasting reminder of his impact on the franchise and the legacy he established during his illustrious NBA career. However, reactions to the unveiling didn’t go as planned, as the statue’s appearance did not resemble Wade well.

Many fans, players, and analysts shared their opinions on the unveiling of Wade’s statue. However, one of the most surprising reactions came from former NBA star Paul Pierce. He sent a playful message to fellow ex-NBA player Tony Allen, commenting on the statue’s striking resemblance to Wade.

Pierce sent Allen a photo of Wade’s statue with the text, “Is this you?” This humorous remark showcased Pierce’s talent for banter among his basketball peers, adding a lighthearted touch to the celebration of Wade’s remarkable career.

Dwyane Wade’s Incredible Response to Unveiling His Statue

The statue honors a historic moment from March 9, 2009, when Wade performed remarkably by making a game-winning shot against the Chicago Bulls. As the ball swished through the net, securing the victory for his team, Wade, filled with emotion and excitement, climbed onto the scorer’s table. With the crowd roaring in celebration around him, he boldly declared, “This is my house.”

In addition to the excitement expressed by countless fans, players, and analysts, Wade himself was taken aback by the appearance of his statue. When he finally saw the monument, his surprise was palpable.

“I can’t believe it… Who is that guy?” Wade said.

Many fans are sharing humorous takes on the statue on social media, including hilarious jokes. The public’s reactions, from admiration to disbelief, will make the unveiling memorable and spark conversations among fans.

VIDEO: The Entire Internet Is Tripping Out Over Private Home Video Of Adult Film Star Mia Khalifa And Browns QB Deshaun Watson That’s Going Viral

Deshaun Watson and Mia KhalifaDeshaun Watson and Mia Khalifa (Photos via Getty Images)
Deshaun Watson and Mia Khalifa are trending this week, so naturally, a video of them together has resurfaced on social media.

The Cleveland Browns quarterback recently sustained a season-ending injury, rupturing an Achilles in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, and won’t be returning to the field until next season at the soonest.

Watson and Khalifa seem to be pretty tight—at least, that was the case a few years ago. They appeared in a viral video in which she’s seen attempting to dunk a mini basketball into a mini indoor hoop while he plays defense.

Given that they’ve been among the trending topics on X this week, the video has made its way back to people’s timelines.

You can check it out right below: