Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade is facing some criticism for his commentating during the 2024 Paris Olympics. The negative feedback largely focuses on his lack of experience in the field, but that hasn’t stopped fans from expressing their discontent. After Team USA’s dominant win over South Sudan on Wednesday, one user posted on X, “Man @DwyaneWade is corny as hell.”
In response to the criticism, Wade addressed the situation in a professional manner, saying, “Sometimes I am my guy. Appreciate you listening anyways.”
It’s evident that Wade took on the commentating role out of a passion for basketball, rather than as a means to build a broadcasting career.
Wade shared his thoughts on Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo’s impressive performance, as Team USA coach Steve Kerr benched an NBA superstar for the second consecutive game on Wednesday, providing Adebayo with an opportunity to excel. Adebayo led Team USA to a victory over South Sudan, scoring 18 points, grabbing seven rebounds, and making two blocks.
Adebayo was part of the starting lineup as Kerr benched Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers). Kerr also started Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics) after he missed the opener against Serbia.
Adebayo’s performance caught the attention of basketball fans worldwide, including his former teammate Dwyane Wade, who was calling the game for NBC and praised Adebayo throughout the broadcast.
Wade posted on X: “My brother deserved it today, he was HOOPIN!”
Adebayo is entering what is expected to be the most significant season of his career. The Heat drafted Indiana standout Kel’el Ware in the first round in June, with the intention of potentially moving Adebayo from center to power forward.
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