Dwyane Wade will always be known as one of the best-ever to play professional basketball in the NBA.
Now, he’ll also have one of the all-time Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame speeches to go with his NBA honors.
As Wade was being inducted into the Hall of Fame after his incredible career in the NBA, he paid tribute to his father, Dwyane Wade Sr., and all the support that he gave his son as he was making his basketball dreams come true.
Wade’s tribute to his dad might be one of the coolest moments we’ve ever seen in a ceremony like this, with the absolutely perfect memories and words of immense gratitude concluding with the elder Wade joining his son on the stage to celebrate a lifetime achievement.
What an extraordinary moment. pic.twitter.com/ZDYAMAyUjj
— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) August 13, 2023
Wade’s speech probably didn’t leave a dry eye in the auditorium, and it’s easy to see why. This was a remarkable moment that stands as a strong testament to the power of positive parenting, and how that bond can make incredible moments like this possible.
You can check out Wade’s full induction speech below.
Dwyane Wade's 2023 @Hoophall induction speech. pic.twitter.com/nYD6xHPBmU
— NBA (@NBA) August 13, 2023
NBA fans were blown away by Wade's speech.
my chest 😭😭😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/cv8U4mKVJO
— Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) August 13, 2023
What a speech https://t.co/MRdevyH7GT
— Zito (@_Zeets) August 13, 2023
We all wish our parent(s) could be here for our greatest achievements…
So cool to see Dwyane Wade Sr. and Jr. share this moment… 🫡🥲 https://t.co/mbPlF64oWw
— Bryan Fonseca 🇵🇷 (@BryanFonsecaNY) August 13, 2023
the best https://t.co/vgt5ebQAbg
— TA (@talter) August 13, 2023
oh man, the dust in my eye … 🥹🥹 https://t.co/bJBDaIxgTy
— Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) August 13, 2023
Greatest HOF speech I've ever seen.
Greatest Miami sports athlete of all-time. https://t.co/lFSbXWcRIo
— Ryan Yousefi (@Rizzmiggiz) August 13, 2023
Even though he mentioned getting the triple-double against Kentucky in the Elite Eight. Even though he mentioned Jordan's shot against the Lakers in the Finals. This is my goodnight moment . . .
Congratulations & thank you! https://t.co/K95NRsxwC9
— Dr. Zil Roars (@drzilwhite.bsky.social) (@Dr_Zil_White) August 13, 2023
Oh wow https://t.co/lky0uShdCB
— Kacy Sager (@THESagerbomb) August 13, 2023
Crying over here by myself https://t.co/PDEbMs13GA
— Lane (@Lane_) August 13, 2023
Going to make my son watch this for 15 hours straight tomorrow https://t.co/x3iC8yb4w4
— Dub (@WMsDiary) August 13, 2023
What a remarkable tribute to the greatest job in the world: being a dad. https://t.co/M2LMcn09ez
— Jody Oehler (@radiojody) August 13, 2023
Allergies starting acting up bad right here 😭 https://t.co/b5qqNfvFez
— Dale Collier (@dale_collier10) August 13, 2023
DWade got me with this one. 🥹 https://t.co/V60uedQm6t
— Mel (@MelLippert) August 13, 2023
This is an all timer. Wow https://t.co/gdiwlRL5Cn
— Marshall Osborne (@MarshallOsborne) August 13, 2023
so pure. 150/10 https://t.co/q8R7l2oL7r
— Meredith Shiner (@meredithshiner) August 13, 2023
Everything about it absolutely perfect. https://t.co/P5N0R7b3oT
— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) August 13, 2023
