Dwiane Wade goes all out to celebrate winning the 2006 NBA Finals

The Miami Heat honored their roots Tuesday night as the culture of the franchise took center stage in the arena. Memories of the championship resurfaced during an evening designed to reconnect the organization with its defining moment.

Dwiane Wadein 2006 NBA Finals The MVP and face of the Heat franchise, provided the ultimate visual reminder. Wade walked onto the court holding the 2006 Larry O’Brien Trophy, immediately igniting the crowd and recreating the emotion of the franchise’s first of three NBA titles to date.

The ceremony marked 20 years of existence 2006 NBA Finals Runwhen Miami rallied from a 0–2 deficit against the Dallas Mavericks to win the franchise’s first championship. Members of that historic roster were in attendance, including Udonis Haslem, Alonzo Mourning, Gary Payton and Hall of Fame head coach and current general manager Pat Riley.

Shaquille O’Neal also joined the celebration and added humor to the moment. O’Neal fulfilled a decades-old promise by gifting Wade and Haslem with toy Bentleys, drawing laughs as he cemented the bond forged during that title run.

Heat Central, a popular fan account, captured the defining image of the night and shared it on X (formerly known as Twitter). The video showed the legendary shooting guard emerging to thunderous applause with the trophy in his hands.

“Dwyane Wade Walks Out With 2006 Finals Trophy 🥹”

Dwiane Wade walks out with the trophy in the 2006 final 🥹 pic.twitter.com/eSfmKsfA3gl

— Heat Central (@HeatCulture13) February 4, 2026

The moment underscored why the eight-time All-NBA guard’s legacy remains unmatched in franchise history. His performance during the 2006 NBA Finals is the most dominant stretch the organization has ever seen, as he averaged 34.7 points per game while leading Miami to its first championship.

Wade later emphasized that the title laid the foundation for everything that followed. The night served as a reminder that Heat culture didn’t begin with late-season superteams, but with resilience, faith and accountability.

The celebration did not turn into a victory on the court, as the Atlanta Hawks beat Miami 127–115. Still, the symbolism resonated. The franchise looked back to strengthen the standard it still chases today.