On October 29, Beijing time, Wade, who was unveiled yesterday's statue, is still the focus of heated discussions. It's just that the statue has received basically negative reviews. Celebrity Bill Simmons called Wade the biggest loser of the day, and Pierce teased that the statue was more like Tony Allen. The artist who completed the statue responded to the controversy. The Heat's next statue has also been hotly debated, with Wade himself recommending Haslem and Riley also appearing interested in erecting a statue for the veteran.
The main point of controversy about Wade's statue is that his head does not resemble Wade himself. Celebrity Bill Simmons said: "The biggest loser of the day was Wade, and his statue was the worst ever. It looks like someone who crawled out of the fire and survived. It's like a sketch of Jim Carrey (Fire Chief Bill). Can you imagine how bad your statue looked when it was unveiled? What would you say? 'Uh, thanks? 'There has never been a worse sports statue than this. I mean, the day was ruined. ”
Pierce posted a text message record of himself and Tony Allen. He sent the statue of Wade and Tony Allen's head to each other and wrote, "Is this you?" ”
Despite the rave of criticism, Omri Amrany, the artist responsible for the statue, said: "I couldn't have done anything better. I don't think anyone can do it better. That's it, and we'll love it forever. The artist has also previously worked on Jordan statues in Chicago, and two Kobe statues in Los Angeles are also from his studio. Wade himself is adamant: "It doesn't need to look like me, it's an artistic version of the moment it happens." ”
Wade is the first player in Heat history to receive a statue honor, so who will be the next statue? Some fans mentioned James, but the star who won two championships with the Heat may not be the next choice. Wade said in an interview: "The next player who deserves the Heat's statue treatment is none other than Haslem. The work he does on the basketball court is inseparable from the work I do......"
Heat president Riley seems to have similar thoughts. "Someday we'll have it. Stand your statue here......" Riley said to Haslem at Wade's statue unveiling. Haslem played for the Heat for 20 years of his career, averaging 7.5 points and 6.6 rebounds per game and winning three championships with the team.