Dwyane Wade is recognized as one of the best shooting guards in the NBA. The 13x All-Star played 16 seasons in the League and is universally regarded as a Miami Heat legend. D-Wade is set to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in a ceremony in late August 2023.??
Every inductee gets a choice of one player to present them for their big night, and despite Wade snubbing one of his former teammates, he shared an Instagram Story in support of Flash’s big night.
Chris Bosh supports D-Wade’s HoF induction
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?The momentous Hall of Fame ceremony is arguably the most important part of the Basketball calendar. This year, the League has nominated Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki, Becky Hammon, Gregg Popovich, and Dwyane Wade among others.
D-Wade’s athleticism?and?agility?on?the?court,?along?with?his?love?for?basketball,?have?earned?him?this?prestigious?induction. Not to mention his 3 championships and 1 Finals MVP for the team that drafted him, the Miami Heat. Dwyane Wade?s ex-teammate, Chris Bosh, who is also a Hall of Famer, is excited for his friend?s induction this year. Despite D-Wade snubbing him as the presenter, the former teammate is overjoyed.
Bosh shows his excitement as he shares a picture of him with D-Wade on social media which Wade reshared. He wrote “@hoophall weekend loading @dwyanewade”
Dwyane Wade’s special choice: Allen Iverson to present honors
The?announcement?of?the?Hall?of?Fame?inductees?and?speakers?sent?a?wave?of?excitement?and?nostalgia?among?the?fans. It is one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the NBA.?
Among the inductees, Dwyane Wade chose the Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson to present him.
D-Wade chose to have Allen Iverson introduce him to the Hall of Fame 🤝
Respect ❤️ (via @andscape) pic.twitter.com/L25KlPveHD
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) July 27, 2023
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?Allen Iverson is somebody who gets forgotten for what he means to this game and what he means to a community and to a culture. And so, I want to bring that back to the front in the forefront?
?He’s one of the [great] ones. So, I’m thankful that he said yeah, and I can’t wait for him to be the one to present me.?
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Iverson, a 2016 inductee, will be presenting the honors. D-Wade and Iverson?s relationship goes beyond the court. Both the legends share a special bond between them. Dwyane Wade often says that AI has a big impact on him and his basketball career. The Flash also has said the reason behind his jersey number (3) is like an homage to the outstanding player.?
This year’s Hall of Fame ceremony will be an exciting one. Who do you think will be inducted next year?