Dwyane Wade, a  legendary Miami Heat icon, is poised to elevate himself into the echelons of basketball excellence by becoming an inductee of the Basketball Hall of Fame. Amid Wade's induction into the realm of basketball's finest, where he stands acknowledged as one of the sport's supreme talents, the three-time NBA champion will garner recognition for his court triumphs. Concurrently, he will also face examination, sometimes centering on less favorable facets of his journey.

“The excuse they pulled out for me is ‘Oh he shot a lot of free throws’. Well, why? Because of my attack. I attacked with that much force, and in all angles. Did I get a couple ‘superstar calls?’ You’re damn right. All superstars get them.”

Wade's emphasis, he rose to superstar status during that timeframe, even though his time in the league was relatively short. He consistently showcased his worth while playing alongside fellow basketball luminary, Shaquille O’Neal, in Miami.

While his performance in the 2006 NBA Finals has faced scrutiny, the unquestionable truth persists that he emerged victorious in that showdown against Nowitzki’s Dallas Mavericks. Subsequently, he proceeded to participate in four more Finals, securing the Larry O’Brien Trophy on two additional occasions prior to his retirement.

Wade undeniably resides in the elite realm of basketball's iconic personalities. Were it not for the towering legacies of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, he would certainly stand as a strong contender for the title of the league's foremost shooting guard.