Dwyane Wade is among the greatest players to wear a Miami Heat uniform, and no one can dispute it. The Marquette graduate is in charge of every championship banner the team has at the Kaseya Center and, for many team supporters, has personified the spirit of Heat Culture.
Since putting up his spikes for good in 2019, he’s been living a nice life off the court. His most recent endeavor was working in the broadcast booth to cover the 2024 Olympic men’s basketball competition.
But the Heat legend’s life seems to be filled with scandal all the time. Outrage among some NBA fans was caused by his decision to support his transgender daughter by showing up in public with painted nails. When he complimented Noah Lyles for “trivializing” the sprinter’s accomplishment, he was even harassed.
The man hasn’t openly responded to these accusations, but many in his immediate vicinity weren’t so forgiving as to turn the other cheek. Even more, one of Wade’s former teammates came up to criticize his detractors for their actions, which have no direct bearing on them.
Udonis Haslem defends his former Miami Heat teammate’s choice to have his nails painted.
Since Udonis Haslem has spent nearly his whole Heat career playing alongside Wade, he felt a great deal of emotion when discussing subjects pertaining to his former teammate.
Haslem responded angrily to criticism in a recent episode of The OGs podcast for standing behind his daughter Zaya.
Duncan McColl of Basketball Forever says:
Haslem remarked, “He’s not doing anything wrong by supporting his kids.” “Zaya deserves his support for all of her dreams, no matter what her goals in life may be. That’s what parents and fathers are for.
Nevertheless, what does it matter if he spends his time at home doing his daughters’ nails? He’s ensuring that doesn’t happen in the world today, when we see so many girls who grow up with father issues. And we call that shit out. Put an end to that crap; it’s hateful.
Even if this won’t alter people’s opinions of DWade’s choices, it’s comforting for the Miami Heat icon to know that his teammates support him.
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