Dwyane Wade remembered special times with his dad in his Hall of Fame speech.

On Aug. 12, Dwyane Wade was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. His father, Dwyane Wade Sr., was there to witness the special moment and share in the joy. During his speech, Wade praised his dad and invited him on stage.

"We had the same exact dream, and we carry the same exact name, Dwyane Tyrone Wade," said the NBA champion. "To know we hustled all the way to the Basketball Hall of Fame, is God's will. So pops, I know your knees are a little sore, but will you join me on stage as we take our rightful step into basketball heaven."

The two then embraced and Wade thanked his father for the nickname he gave him. "Even though I hated being called 'Little Dwyane,' I admired you as a kid," said the Miami Heat legend. "I admire you now."

The Basketball Hall of Fame Ceremony also inducted other legendary NBA wonders such as Dirk Nowitski, Pau Gasol, and Greg Popovich. The honorees celebrated the occasion with a golf match, as Wade posted footage to Instagram.

However, the father and son moment was the highlight of the event, showcasing Black fatherhood and the pride Wade has in his dad. It was a well-deserved and special moment for the NBA star, and the perfect way to honor the father who helped him get there.

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