Dwyane Wade unveiled an updated head on his statue outside the Miami Heat arena after earlier criticism that the face did not resemble him, following a two-year process with the original sculptors Omri Amrany and Oscar León.

Wade says the redesign is about reflecting the broader community and their connection to the moment, not erasing the original artists’ work, and emphasizes pride for the city and fans.

In a Substack post, Wade explained he listened to fan reactions and believes the statue should mirror the community as well as him, underscoring collaboration with fans.

Reporting on the update cites the Miami Herald for details on the process and timing.

Photos accompanying the report are by Amy Beth Bennett of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

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The piece frames the revision as an ongoing balance between artistic interpretation and public resonance, with fan inclusion in mind.

The article places the statue update within broader Miami Heat news and context.

Coverage from outlets like Bleacher Report and social media highlights the broad attention, including memes from the initial unveiling.

The retrofit was done by Omri Amrany and Oscar León, created in Chicago over two days before being unveiled on October 27, 2024.

Public reactions and coverage from AP and Wade’s own posts underline the collaboration among Wade, the artists, and the Heat.

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