Dwyane Wade’s legendary “This is my house” moment is now immortalized in Miami Heat history. In October 2024, the team unveiled an 8-foot bronze statue outside the Kaseya Center, commemorating his unforgettable 2009 game-winner against the Chicago Bulls. For Miami fans, it was a well-deserved honor. But not everyone was impressed.

Almost immediately, the statue became a hot topic of debate. Fans and NBA personalities alike had mixed reactions, with some praising the tribute while others couldn’t get past the design. Charles Barkley and Bill Simmons didn’t hold back, with Barkley even comparing it to Jim Carrey’s infamous Fire Marshall Bill character. Social media erupted with memes, turning what should have been a celebration into a full-blown controversy.

So when Wade appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the question was bound to come up. Fallon, always one for a good-natured jab, brought up the criticism, testing whether Wade had been keeping up with the online chatter. The audience, sensing the tension, waited for his response. Would he fire back? Laugh it off? Get defensive?

Wade, never one to shy away from the moment, silenced the crowd with a perfect comeback: “I only listen to people who have a statue.” The room erupted. Fallon couldn’t help but laugh, and the audience immediately backed Wade with cheers. It was a mic-drop moment, the kind that reminded everyone exactly why he’s a legend.

Despite the online trolling, Wade remains unbothered. He called the honor “surreal” and expressed his gratitude to the Heat organization, saying it’s a dream come true to be recognized in such a way. “I dedicated my life to this game,” he added, making it clear that no amount of criticism can take away what the statue represents.

Love it or hate it, Wade is now officially the first Miami Heat player to receive a statue-and no internet joke is changing that.