NBA legends Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal harshly criticized the original statue of Dwyane Wade after the Miami Heat unveiled a replacement head during a ceremony on October 27, 2024, outside the Kaseya Center. The original statue, which had drawn widespread ridicule for its likeness, was replaced with a newly minted head. Barkley and O'Neal, speaking on a broadcast, described the initial sculpture as "horrible," echoing public sentiment. The Heat organization has not commented further on the redesign process.
Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal Criticize Dwyane Wade's Original Statue After Miami Heat Unveil Replacement
