Dwyane Wade ’s legendary NBA career has produced unforgettable moments, but a recent fan interaction may have added one of the most bizarre to his post-retirement highlight reel. While attending Fanatics Fest , the former Miami Heat star came face-to-face with a life-sized banana boat , courtesy of some creative fans. They actually asked him to sign it. What followed was a hilarious callback to one of the most iconic off-court images in NBA history, all thanks to his wife, Gabrielle Union , who reposted the incident on her Instagram story.
Gabrielle Union shared Dwyane Wade’s actual banana boat signing moment
The banana boat has long been part of Dwyane Wade’s public lore. Back in 2015, Wade, Gabrielle Union, LeBron James , and Chris Paul vacationed in the Bahamas. During that trip, they were photographed riding an inflatable banana boat, a photo that instantly went viral and became an internet sensation. Despite its global reach, Wade insists it wasn’t meant to be seen.
Fast forward, the incident has resurfaced, and Dwyane actually signed on the banana boat. “D-Wade signed on actual banana boat…” the video caption read on the story of Union. In the video, Wade was seen with his swift chuckles. “What you want me to sign in as?” Wade asked. “To the gang,” the fans responded, prompting Wade to repeat with the same chuckle. Wade obliged and later shared the surreal moment on Instagram.
Speaking on the Pardon My Take podcast, Wade previously shared, “My wife wanted to go on a banana boat. So, Chris Paul, Bron, and I all got on a banana boat. Now, we were in the middle of nowhere, no one was supposed to know this but us.” He continued, “Someone took a photo from God knows where. No one was supposed to have seen us on a banana boat!”
Adding a playful touch, he joked, “If I knew they were taking a photo, we would have looked a little cooler.”
Gabrielle Union also had fun with the moment. She once revealed that it was her idea to go on the banana boat in the first place, unknowingly setting the stage for one of the most talked-about images in sports pop culture.
The "Banana Boat Crew" eventually became an unofficial nickname for Wade, LeBron, Chris Paul, and Carmelo Anthony, even though Anthony wasn’t in the original photo. “Melo showed up late,” Wade said. “Had he been there on time, he’d be in it too.”
Also Read: Dwyane Wade’s wife Gabrielle Union keeps their love alive with touching tributes and romantic gestures amid vacation in France
Now, years later, fans are still keeping the memory alive, this time with a Sharpie and a floating yellow tribute. Wade’s signature on the real-life banana boat may not go down in NBA stats, but it definitely scores points for fan love and nostalgia.
Gabrielle Union shared Dwyane Wade’s actual banana boat signing moment
The banana boat has long been part of Dwyane Wade’s public lore. Back in 2015, Wade, Gabrielle Union, LeBron James , and Chris Paul vacationed in the Bahamas. During that trip, they were photographed riding an inflatable banana boat, a photo that instantly went viral and became an internet sensation. Despite its global reach, Wade insists it wasn’t meant to be seen.
Fast forward, the incident has resurfaced, and Dwyane actually signed on the banana boat. “D-Wade signed on actual banana boat…” the video caption read on the story of Union. In the video, Wade was seen with his swift chuckles. “What you want me to sign in as?” Wade asked. “To the gang,” the fans responded, prompting Wade to repeat with the same chuckle. Wade obliged and later shared the surreal moment on Instagram.
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Speaking on the Pardon My Take podcast, Wade previously shared, “My wife wanted to go on a banana boat. So, Chris Paul, Bron, and I all got on a banana boat. Now, we were in the middle of nowhere, no one was supposed to know this but us.” He continued, “Someone took a photo from God knows where. No one was supposed to have seen us on a banana boat!”
Adding a playful touch, he joked, “If I knew they were taking a photo, we would have looked a little cooler.”
Gabrielle Union also had fun with the moment. She once revealed that it was her idea to go on the banana boat in the first place, unknowingly setting the stage for one of the most talked-about images in sports pop culture.
The "Banana Boat Crew" eventually became an unofficial nickname for Wade, LeBron, Chris Paul, and Carmelo Anthony, even though Anthony wasn’t in the original photo. “Melo showed up late,” Wade said. “Had he been there on time, he’d be in it too.”
Also Read: Dwyane Wade’s wife Gabrielle Union keeps their love alive with touching tributes and romantic gestures amid vacation in France
Now, years later, fans are still keeping the memory alive, this time with a Sharpie and a floating yellow tribute. Wade’s signature on the real-life banana boat may not go down in NBA stats, but it definitely scores points for fan love and nostalgia.
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