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Wade criticized for shooting during ‘O Canada’
- Updated: May 8, 2016
3:51 PM ET
MIAMI – Dwyane Wade insisted Sunday he meant no harm and blamed a time-clock management issue for shooting at the basket during the singing of the Canadian National Anthem before Miami’s loss in Game 3 on Saturday against Toronto.
Wade received criticism on Canadian social media platforms from Raptors fans and some media members who questioned his decision to take shots as the anthem was played. Wade then stood in line alongside teammates when the American National Anthem was played before the Heat’s 95-91 loss.
“It’s something that I do before every game that I prepare for, and I’ve been doing it my whole career,” Wade said after the Heat’s practice session Sunday at AmericanAirlines Arena. “So I understand whatever is said from that standpoint, but I’m not a disrespectful person. So if anybody thinks I’m being disrespectful towards a country, then they have …
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