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Children of various NBA stars of the 2000s continue to impress. In one of those ‘not-just-a-game moments that hit you right in the (father) f??ls’, 3x NBA champion Dwyane Wade recently found himself wowed by his 21-year-old son. It wasn?t during a game, but in China, on the other side of the world. This powerful moment not only signifies the extended legacy of Wade?s basketball greatness but also underlines how, since retiring, his son has carried his legacy forward.

Zaire Wade has stepped out as a great baller in his own right, with insane skills and athleticism on the court to which even that upstanding body of work did lip service.

The Gravity-Defying Dunk That Stole Hearts

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On Instagram?s canvas of life, where moments are captured and shared with the world forever, that remarkable incident was destined for posterity. The resulting viral post truly captures the 3x NBA champion’s heartwarming gesture.

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In the clip, we get Zaire Wade?s best high-flying moment and all eyes are on him. He executed a windmill dunk with an effortless grace that leaves spectators flatfooted.

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The ball brutally thuds through the net, with Dwyane Wade?Zaire?s dad?in the frame behind it. His face is equal parts disbelief and triumph. His eyes stayed with his son, taking in the whole spectacular play from leap to landing. It is a beautiful microcosm of a father?s love and beyond-basketball pride.

 

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The Instagram post that accompanies this epic dunk so beautifully explains the emojis at work. These few words say it all: what a dad feels for his son when he?s truly become great.

Significantly, Dwyane Wade wasn’t the only one in China; he was accompanied by more Li-Ning-sponsored NBA star, D’Angelo Russell, and Udonis Haslem.

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A Family Affair in China

The record-breaking team of Dwyane, Zaire, D’Lo, and Haslem landed in China last month for the start of their 2023 Li-Ning Tour. It started at the Li-Ning Shanghai Center and reached its peak on the basketball court.

The Flash has been connected with Li-Ning for over a decade. He signed a lifetime deal with the Chinese company back in 2018. A monumental choice that solidified his status as a hoops legend and the top of Li-Ning, which he?s been the face of since 2012 when he left the Jordan Brand.

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And as the Wade family and D?Angelo Russell continue to put on for their little slice of sports heaven, there?s more than just the sick dunks and killer crossovers; it?s about that water-tight bond between families, the legacy carried down from one generation to another.