It’s been nearly 20 years since Kobe Bryant hit an iconic buzzer beater over Dwayne Wade to help the Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Miami Heat in December 2009.

Bryant’s shot was one of the most impressive in NBA history and remains an unforgettable moment in the five-time NBA champion’s career.

Ten years later, Wade hit a nearly identical one-legged, game-winning, 3-point shot against the Golden State Warriors in February 2019. After the game, Wade referenced Bryant’s shot against him in 2009 and thanked the Hall of Famer for his guidance.

“Kobe hit that game-winner on me in L.A. When he hit it on the glass from the top of the key, I thought, ‘How is that possible?'” Wade said. “Thank you for showing me the way. Mamba mentality.”

Wade Recreated Bryant’s Iconic Shot Again in 2026

Wade recently paid tribute to the late Lakers legend in 2026 when he recreated Bryant’s iconic buzzer beater. Wade was wearing a Bryant jersey while the other player defending him wore Wade’s Heat jersey.

Bryant and Wade quickly built a rivalry when Wade joined the NBA in 2003. Wade was a rising star for the Heat in the Eastern Conference, while Bryant was a superstar for the Lakers in the Western Conference.

Eventually, the pair built a strong friendship off the court. Bryant and Wade both helped Team USA win a gold medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

“Early on, we didn’t have a relationship because of the whole Kobe-Shaq drama,” said Wade via ESPN. “Over time, we built the relationship; of course, the Olympics, you get to respect somebody and know their family. I get Christmas cards, Thanksgiving cards from Kobe and his family all year.“

Wade retired from the NBA in 2019 just three years after Bryant retired in 2016. Now, both players are in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

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