Miami Heat Unveils Dwyane Wade's 'This Is My House' Statue Outside Kaseya Center

Oct 27, 2024, 10:09 PM

The Miami Heat unveiled a bronze statue of Dwyane Wade outside the Kaseya Center on Sunday, immortalizing the three-time NBA champion's legacy with the franchise. Created by sculptors Oscar León and Omri Amrany, the statue depicts Wade in his iconic 'This is my house' pose, commemorating a defining moment in his career. Wade expressed gratitude for the honor, stating, 'I believe I gave you guys something set in stone to hold onto. This is my house.' Heat president Pat Riley attended the unveiling ceremony, praising Wade as 'the face of the franchise forever.' Wade shared that Miami 'will always be home' and reflected on the significance of the moment, emphasizing that this was 'one of the dopest moments' of his life. He also shared a special moment with his daughter Kaavia James during the ceremony.