Dwyane Wade Wears Laquan McDonald Tribute Shoes

Dwyane Wade inked his basketball shoes with a tribute to Laquan McDonald, slain last year by a Chicago police officer, writing #laquanmcdonald #justice #chicago on the sneakers.

Wade posted a photo to his Instagram account on Friday as protesters rallied downtown and closed the Magnificent Mile. Wade grew up in Chicago, graduated from Richards High School in Oak Lawn and now plays for the Miami Heat.

Here’s a sampling of the comments on his account.

• kelanister@ridwanescobar little glimmer of hope in our celebrities. I see why u like him
• kvng_dp3 I love u Dwayne wade like nobody else would u inspire me a lot just no that @dwyanewade
• ladie_vivi Respect!! ✊

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