Dwyane Wade kicked off his “Statues Are Forever” weekend in grand fashion last night, celebrating at Queen Miami Beach with his wife Gabrielle Union and his kids.
Arriving in style, Wade channeled James Bond, pulling up in a sleek Aston Martin DBX707 with Union on his arm. The power couple turned heads in custom black-tie looks by FWRD, perfectly setting the tone for an unforgettable evening.
The guest list was star-studded, with friends, family, and some of Wade’s former teammates flocking to the swanky venue, transformed into a Bond-worthy hideout complete with “003” themed cocktails and decor nodding to Wade’s iconic Heat jersey.
Once inside, the man of the hour took center stage as the unmistakable Bond theme song began to play in the background.
With a glass of champagne raised high, Wade addressed the crowd, toasting, “This is the beginning of a ‘statues are forever’ weekend. What we’re about to embark on is something we’ve never experienced before. If you’ve got a glass, raise it.”
One of the highlights of the night came when Wade danced with his five-year-old daughter, Kaavia James, affectionately known to fans as “Shady Baby.” The crowd looked on, charmed by the father-daughter duo’s sweet moves.
Also there to support him were Wade’s older children Zaire, 22, Zaya, 17, and his nephew Dahveon Morris, 21, all cheering on their dad and uncle as he embraced this unforgettable milestone.
Wade’s big weekend has been nearly a year in the making, and he admitted that the reality of it all still feels surreal.
“I’ve been trying to think about it ever since I heard that I would have a statue and I don’t think any answer I come up with is going to reflect how I will feel,” Wade told the Miami Herald. “I don’t even know if it’s going to hit me right away.”
On Sunday, Wade’s statue unveiling ceremony will serve as the grand finale to this celebratory weekend, honoring his legacy as a Miami sports icon and his enduring impact on fans around the world.