“Taking him over MJ” – NBA Twitter hails Dwyane Wade’s induction to the Hall of Fame
Dwyane Wade, hailed as one of the best shooting guards of all time, gets inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame.
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Dwyane Wade has been a part of the group of most influential players in the NBA. The 13 time All star spent the majority of his career as a player with the Miami Heat, winning three championships in the process. Wade was also the 2006 finals’ MVP. It is, therefore, no doubt that Wade made a serious Hall of Fame contender out of himself. The 2023 class of the NBA Hall of Fame has put arguments to rest as the former guard has been inducted into the prestigious lineup.
Headlining alongside the Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki and legendary coach Gregg Popovich, Wade finds himself in NBA royalty. Fans and critics across the NBA fraternity are impressed with his induction, as there seem to be all praise and no complaint. After all, his staggering statistics across his tenure only go on to advocate his case as to why he deserves the honor.
Alongside Wade, Nowitzki and Popovich, the lineup also features Pau Gasol: a two time champion with the Los Angeles Lakers in the years 2009 and 2010. Four time NBA champion and 2007 NBA Finals MVP with the San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker has also found his name on the list. The Spurs dynasty, therefore, featuring in Naismith Hall of Fame.
Speaking about his recent achievement, Wade said, “I’m super honoured to be a part of this class.” “I went back to my first coach, which was my father, I went back to my support system in the beginning,” Dwayne said when asked about what he went back to when he was first told he would be in the Hall of Fame. “That seventeen-year-old Dwayne that decided to put everything he had into his dream. Here I go, twenty something years later. I think my hardwork paid off.”
Dwyane Wade’s induction into the Hall of Fame celebrated
Fans’ approval and disagreements with everything that goes around in the sporting world comes out through twitter. Needless to say, Twitter reactions for Wade’s induction into the Hall of Fame have been of approval through and through. It’d be hard for anyone who’d disagree or argue against it, as the numbers speak for themselves. Here’s how twitter celebrated that former player’s feature on the list.
One fan declared that they would pick the shooting guard over the former Bulls superstar, Michael Jordan. “Im taking him over MJ all time”. All in all, the twitter reaction perfectly sums up what Dwyane Wade was to the Miami Heat. His admirers from when he played for the city are certainly overwhelmed with joy and pride. Overwhelmed to see the guard who won them their first league title. Wade’s legacy and influence have certainly come across beautifully.
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