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Will you recognize Dwyane Wade, the Miami Heat legend, if you bumped into him on the street? One well-known TikTok user got the opportunity to interview the Flash but didn’t recognize him, leading to a comical encounter that’s gone viral.?

While the athlete was adamant about not revealing his identity, Wade’s “chill” persona is winning people’s hearts.

Did the TikTok user recognize Dwyane Wade?

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The TikTok user personally shared the video clip in which he nonchalantly approached the Hall of Famer for an interview. Identifying himself as a content creator used to having casual conversations with individuals, he requested that the legendary athlete introduce himself for his video.

Hilariously, Wade playfully refused to divulge his name right from the start of the video. Rather than directly answering the question, the basketball legend introduced himself in a unique manner. In the clip, he introduced himself as “I am a real cool chill guy. I am vibing at the streets..you don?t even know who I am? But my mumma do and she is watching right now.?

It’s rather difficult to believe that the artist couldn’t recognize the basketball star, especially since he shared their conversation on his social media. It’s quite probable that he feigned ignorance about the star to make the interaction more engaging. Interestingly, that’s precisely what contributed to the humor of the situation. If he genuinely wasn’t aware of who he was speaking with, the TikTok user must have now realized the remarkable opportunity he had, thanks to the comments from fans and other users on the post.

 

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While Wade comically introduced himself as a “chill” individual, it harkens back to the time when he once requested reporters to call him ‘Three.’

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Dwyane Wade or ?three??

Following the Miami Heat’s second NBA championship win, the legendary player opted to adopt a new name. It was his third championship. During the post-game press conference, he requested that reporters refer to him as ‘Three.’ Despite enduring various injuries, the athlete persevered against the San Antonio Spurs, securing the title in 2013. His remarkable performance in the finals, including scoring 23 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, further added to his legacy.?

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What is your favorite nickname of this legend? Have you seen the clip? What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below.

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