Udonis Haslem reacts to Dwyane Wade's emotional reunion with mom Jolinda on NBC special
NBA legend
Dwyane Wade
will join Amazon Prime when the upcoming NBA season begins. However, first, he had the opportunity to rejoin NBC as a co-host of 'Jenna and Friends.' On top of that, Jolinda Wade, the NBA star's mother, surprised him with a tribute during a touching segment on the show.
Now, following this, another NBA powerhouse, Udonis Haslem, reacted to the whole situation in a heartfelt way.
Dwyane Wade
's heartwarming NBC moment with his mom moves Udonis Haslem to respond
When the three-time NBA champion made his comeback, NBC's Today gave him a unique surprise that made the internet cry and Dwyane Wade smile. His mother, Jolinda Wade, gave him a surprise tribute during the show. When Mama Wade finally arrived on stage, D-Wade couldn't help but smile broadly.
During a special portion of the show,
Mama Wade
wrote a heartfelt letter praising her son as the "best" father and acknowledging his accomplishments.
The touching remarks struck a chord with the viewers and even brought host Jenna Hager to tears. It also highlighted the strong attachment between mother and son.
Jolinda Wade read from the letter and said:
'You are and have always been a blessing. A blessing to me and so many others whose lives you have touched.'
Jolinda Wade
also talked about her incarceration and how she and her son became "pen pals." She tagged it as a really special blessing and said:
'I remember how we became pen pals when I was incarcerated..
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Your letters got me through each day and enabled me to be a part of all the wonderful things that was happening in your life.'
The love between the mother and the son is built on resilience. Mama Wade had numerous challenges, including addiction and incarceration, which had a long-lasting effect on their lives. She nevertheless persisted in considering her children a "blessing" despite these challenges. She said that the unwavering love of Dwyane Wade and his sisters was her glimmer of hope.
Dwyane Wade and Mama Wade (Image via Instagram / @dwyanewade)
In the meantime, the NBA icon was overwhelmed by his family's heartfelt expression of love. He expressed his emotions on Instagram, stating:
'It feels good to be back! Yesterday I was welcomed back to Co-Host @jennaandfriends all week!!! I also got a little surprise from my loves, my Mom and sister.'
It also generated several responses, one of which came from Udonis Haslem. He was moved by Mama Wade's homage to him. Udonis Haslem used a heart emoji to write, "Moms." Both Dwyane Wade and the former Miami Heat player have a tight relationship, having played together for 14 seasons. Even though they are not teammates anymore, they still share the same love.
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